Lesson 5: Urban Sprawl in North America

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Which of the following is a major concern of people who oppose urban sprawl? A. habitat loss, B. affordable housing, C. subsistence farming, D. point-source pollution

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habitat loss

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The dark places on the map below are best defined as which of the following? A. urban cores, B. rural fringes, C. metropolitan areas, D. transportation districts

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metropolitan areas

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Where is the suburb of a city most likely to be located? A. on the urban fringe, B. inside the urban core, C. in a mixed-use neighborhood, D. outside the urban growth boundary

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on the urban fringe

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Which of these is not part of Portland's smart growth approach to land use planning? A. mixed-use developments, B. a well-planned transit system, C. a pedestrian-friendly downtown, D. single-family homes on large lots

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single-family homes on large lots

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In 1973, Oregon placed growth boundaries around its urban areas. What was the main purpose of these boundaries?

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to stop development of farmland

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Toronto's Official Plan encourages infill instead of urban sprawl. Which of these is an example of infill? A. constructing a new airport on farm fields, B. building a transit system to link city suburbs, C. filling in wetlands to create space for a new shopping mall, D. replacing an abandoned factory with a new apartment building

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replacing an abandoned factory with a new apartment building

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Where has most of the settlement in Atlanta taken place since the 1990s? A. on the rural fringe, B. within the urban core, C. inside the growth boundary, D. near hiking and biking trails

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on the rural fringe

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What does the term "old walking city" refer to?

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urban core

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What was the biggest problem created by urban sprawl in Atlanta in the 1990s? A. habitat loss of endangered species, B. rising taxes in small towns outside the city, C. traffic jams and air pollution, D. hidden costs in new developments

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traffic jams and air pollution

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What were the three goals of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority? A. reduce traffic jams, reduce air pollution, reduce poorly planned development B. reduce poorly planned development, reduce the costs of construction, reduce taxes C. reduce air pollution, promote sustainability, protect the habitats of endangered animals D. promote all new development, attract new businesses to the city, reduce environmental protections

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reduce traffic jams, reduce air pollution, reduce poorly planned development