Modern Forestry

Question 1

What causes the “heat island” effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the materials used in building cities retain heat

Question 2

Developing countries tend to have more people in urban areas than rural areas.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 3

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

Which of the following is a stressful environmental condition found in degraded areas of New York City?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The soils are more contaminated, compacted, and disturbed.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about rural communities is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rural communities were built based on the location of available resources.

Question 6

Developed countries typically have _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a larger urban population

Question 7

What is the main cause of urban migration in the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Urban dwelling provides better access to goods, services, and jobs.

Question 8

Pollution is a problem associated with urban sprawl, but not with upward growth.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 9

Which of the following is a possible reason that urban sprawl is common even when it has a negative impact on the environment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

extending outward is more economical than extending upward

Question 10

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased use of surrounding land

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