Urban Growth Answers

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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.
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Which of the following statements about rural communities is true?

A
Rural communities can support any population size.
B
More people in the United States live in rural communities than they did in 1900.
C
Rural communities were built based on the location of available resources.
D
People in developed countries are moving back to rural communities.
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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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Developing countries tend to have more people in urban areas than rural areas.

A
T
B
F
5

Developed countries typically have _______.

A
a larger rural population
B
a larger urban population
C
less access to goods and services
D
little access to industrial jobs
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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
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Pollution is a problem associated with urban sprawl, but not with upward growth.

A
T
B
F
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What causes the “heat island” effect?

A
heat produced from a large number of people
B
the materials used in building cities retain heat
C
the large amount of reflected light from glass windows
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is a possible reason that urban sprawl is common even when it has a negative impact on the environment?

A
extending outward causes more crowded conditions
B
extending outward is more economical than extending upward
C
extending outward creates less pollution
D
all of the above
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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

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