Urban Growth

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hotels

Question 2

Upward growth usually occurs when _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a limited amount of land is available

Question 3

Developed countries typically have _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a larger urban population

Question 4

What causes the “heat island” effect?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the materials used in building cities retain heat

Question 5

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 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased use of surrounding land

Question 7

Upward growth of cities has no environmental impact.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

Urban sprawl occurs when _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cities spread out into the existing countryside

Question 9

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

none of the above

Urban Growth Answers