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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a possible cause of deforestation?
Urban Sprawl
Climate change
Upward growth
Ice caps melting
- 2. Multiple Choice
What type of countries typically have a larger urban population than rural population?
developing countries
developed countries
There is no difference in population between developed and developing countries.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How do urban communities compare to rural communities?
Rural communities produce more pollution than urban communities.
Urban communities tend to have a higher population than rural communities.
More people in the US live in rural communities.
Urban communities have less environmental impact than urban communities.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward growth?
pollution
creation of a "heat island"
increased use of surrounding land
waste management issues
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Multiple Choice
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 these
- 7. Multiple Choice
Upward growth usually occurs when __________.
high-rise buildings are available
spreading out is possible
resource conservation is unimportant
a limited amount of land is available
- 8. Multiple Choice
Urban sprawl occurs when____________.
cities spread out into the existing countryside
cities extend upward
people leave cities to live in rural areas
none of these
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?
deforestation
pollution
loss of natural resources
none of these
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about urban growth is true?
The rate of urban growth in the world is declining.
Urban sprawl is less environmentally damaging than upward growth.
Upward growth is less environmentally damaging than urban sprawl.
More people are moving away from cities than in previous years
- 11. Multiple Choice
When does upward growth of cities typically occur?
when water resources are limited
when waste production is a problem
when available land is limited
when population exceeds 10,000
- 12. Multiple Choice
The urban migration trend has stopped worldwide.
true
false
- 13. Multiple Choice
Cities that have available space in surrounding areas, such as Los Angeles, are likely to experience upward growth rather than urban sprawl.
true
false
- 14. Multiple Choice
The invention of the automobile contributed to the increase of urban sprawl.
true
false
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is an advantage of upward growth of a city?
contributes to greater habitat loss than urban sprawl
prevents the production of waste and pollutants
does not encroach on surrounding ecosystems
none of these
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