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Challenges Facing the Modern Urban Space — Unit test Answers

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Immigrants affect urban environments in all of the following areas except __________.

A
cultural behaviors
B
city language
C
architecture
D
the formation of exclaves
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All of the following are solutions to urban sprawl, except __________.

A
the development of recycling programs
B
the establishment of programs for lower water usage
C
the increased use of alternative energy
D
the decreased use of public transit
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What fraction of all US residents lived in suburban neighborhoods in the year 2000?

A
one-quarter
B
one-third
C
one-half
D
two-thirds
4

Which of the following statements is false?

A
In the first agricultural villages, all members of the community participated in supporting agriculture.
B
Ancient populations increased as agricultural techniques became more sophisticated.
C
Many villages continue to function in the same way the first agricultural villages did.
D
The US is the world's leading agricultural producer because about 50% of its population is engaged in agriculture.
5

Increased globalization has been caused by all of the following except __________.

A
improved technology
B
increased transportation speeds
C
improved communication speeds
D
decreased distances between nations
6

Which one of the following actions is not an example of an action that may contribute to the destruction of a city's natural environment?

A
introducing nonnative animal species to a city
B
building dams and canals to change water supplies
C
creating programs to encourage responsible water usage
D
removing native vegetation while building new homes
7

Immigrants sometimes choose to live in enclaves to avoid discrimination. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
8

What is the immediate consequence of a city failing to provide educational resources for its residents?

A
The city may improve its pollution levels.
B
The city may struggle to cope with an urban heat island.
C
More residents may reduce their use of water supplies.
D
Fewer children may be able to break the cycle of poverty.
9

Which of the following statements provides the best comparison between emerging global cities and struggling global cities?

A
Emerging global cities are growing rapidly, while struggling global cities are stagnant or declining.
B
Emerging global cities are located in democracies, while struggling global cities are located in communist countries.
C
Emerging global cities have a long history of development, while struggling global cities have come to the global stage only recently.
D
Emerging global cities are found in Europe and North America, while struggling global cities are found in Africa and South America.
10

In the von Thunen model of agricultural land use, what is produced closest to the city epicenter?

A
dairy, vegetables, and fruits
B
field crops, such as corn and wheat
C
beef and other animal products
D
wood and lumber
11

Analyze the graph below and answer the question that follows. Which region on the graph above has a population growth approaching 0?

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A
South America
B
Asia
C
Africa
D
Europe
12

Chinese immigrants to the US were subject to discrimination and violence during the late 1800s. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
13

It is in urban areas today where

A
seventy-five percent of the world’s population lives.
B
most of the land is used for housing, transportation, commercial interests, and manufacturing.
C
one-quarter of each city’s land is still being used for farming.
D
most residents either grow, harvest, or sell crops.
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Which of the following is not a sign of suburban decay?

A
vacant commercial spaces
B
the abandonment of old developments by residents and shop owners
C
aging homes and buildings and the decline of suburban neighborhoods
D
increased haze and smog caused by auto exhaust and tire particulates
15

A suburb is a residential community that is dependent on a larger metropolitan area. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
16

Suburban development and sprawl is a distinctly American phenomenon. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
17

Greyfields are __________ in decaying suburbs.

A
empty homes and foreclosed subdivisions
B
sites for future development
C
vacant commercial spaces and empty shopping malls
D
undeveloped land and nature preserves
18

Typical characteristics of global cities include all of the following except __________.

A
being at the center of the world’s economy and trade
B
being networked with the rest of the world
C
being culturally isolationist
D
being wealthy and influential in business
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Which of the following is not an effect of urban sprawl?

A
increased land use
B
increased pollution
C
increased resource consumption
D
increased use of public transportation
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A lack of sewage structures in overcrowded cities may lead to __________.

A
a higher carrying capacity
B
larger urban heat islands
C
poor public health
D
a greater support capacity

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