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Urban Growth Answers

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The opening of which of the following has not contributed to the increase in Istanbul’s population?

A
universities and dormitories
B
military divisions
C
hotels
D
prisons
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Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?

A
deforestation
B
pollution
C
loss of natural resources
D
none of the above
3

How might upward growth of cities be a better choice than outward growth?

A
Upward growth affects less land area than outward growth.
B
Upward growth helps moderate pollution problems.
C
Upward growth has no limitations.
D
Upward growth has no environmental impact.
4

How do urban communities compare to rural communities?

A
Rural communities produce more pollution than urban communities.
B
Urban communities tend to have a higher population than rural communities.
C
More people in the United States live in rural communities than in urban communities.
D
Urban communities have less environmental impact than rural communities.
5

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

A
Rural communities are no longer necessary.
B
Urban dwelling provides better access to goods, services, and jobs.
C
Urban communities reduce human impact on the environment.
D
Rural communities are unable to support life in the long-term.
6

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

A
pollution
B
creation of a “heat island”
C
increased use of surrounding land
D
waste management issues
7

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

A
T
B
F
8

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

A
The soils are more contaminated, compacted, and disturbed.
B
There are too many essential organisms in the soil.
C
Surrounding wetlands absorb water too quickly.
D
Brownfields tend to be cooler and drier than other areas.
9

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

A
T
B
F
10

Upward growth usually occurs when _______.

A
high-rise buildings are available
B
spreading out is possible
C
resource conservation is unimportant
D
a limited amount of land is available
11

Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?

A
deforestation
B
pollution
C
loss of natural resources
D
none of the above
12

How do urban communities compare to rural communities?

A
Rural communities produce more pollution than urban communities.
B
Urban communities tend to have a higher population than rural communities.
C
More people in the United States live in rural communities than in urban communities.
D
Urban communities have less environmental impact than rural communities.
13

How might upward growth of cities be a better choice than outward growth?

A
Upward growth affects less land area than outward growth.
B
Upward growth helps moderate pollution problems.
C
Upward growth has no limitations.
D
Upward growth has no environmental impact.
14

The opening of which of the following has not contributed to the increase in Istanbul’s population?

A
universities and dormitories
B
military divisions
C
hotels
D
prisons
15

Urban sprawl occurs when _______.

A
cities spread out into the existing countryside
B
cities extend upward
C
people leave cities to live in rural areas
D
none of the above

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