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

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

deforestation

pollution

loss of natural resources

none of the above

Developed countries typically have _______.

a larger rural population

a larger urban population

less access to goods and services

little access to industrial jobs

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

pollution

creation of a “heat island”

increased use of surrounding land

waste management issues

What causes the “heat island” effect?

heat produced from a large number of people

the materials used in building cities retain heat

the large amount of reflected light from glass windows

all of the above

Upward growth of cities has no environmental impact.

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

Upward growth affects less land area than outward growth.

Upward growth helps moderate pollution problems.

Upward growth has no limitations.

Upward growth has no environmental impact.

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

Which of the following statements about rural communities is true?

Rural communities can support any population size.

More people in the United States live in rural communities than they did in 1900.

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

People in developed countries are moving back to rural communities.

Urban sprawl occurs when _______.

cities spread out into the existing countryside

cities extend upward

people leave cities to live in rural areas

none of the above

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