Urbanization

Which type of area would Miami, Florida, be considered?

• A. urban

• B. rural

• C. country

• D. suburban

What is one of the primary factors that draws people from rural areas to urban areas?

• A. less pollution

• B. more jobs

• C. more open space

• D. heat islands

A jackhammer on a city street is an example of what type of pollution?

• A. light

• B. water

• C. air

• D. noise

Which of the following has caused an increase in the per capita land consumption?

• A. few and poor roads

• B. low urban crime rates

• C. expensive rural land

• D. Internet-based technologies

Sprawl increases carbon dioxide emissions by

• A. generating more factories.

• B. increasing the need to drive.

• C. resulting in more tree growth.

• D. expanding the use of public transportation.

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Which of the following is a principle of smart growth?

• A. protecting wildlife habitats

• B. focusing development outside of existing urban centers

• C. creating neighborhoods best suited for cars

• D. building up, not out

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Which form of transportation uses the most energy per passenger-mile?

• A. commuter rail

• B. automobile

• C. bus

• D. heavy rail

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Which of the following statements about greenways is true?

• A. They only benefit humans.

• B. They limit the movement of wildlife.

• C. They decrease property values.

• D. They protect water quality.

One of the results of green building design is reduced

• A. use of mass transit.

• B. energy bills.

• C. sprawl around major cities.

• D. personal space and comfort.

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Which statement about sustainable cities is true?

• A. They can help improve the standard of living for residents.

• B. No major cities have made significant progress toward sustainability yet.

• C. They are only successful in the developed world.

• D. They often help encourage sprawl.

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