Chapter 10 Urbanization

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

• urban

• rural

• country

• suburban

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

• less pollution

• more jobs

• more open space

• heat islands

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

• light

• water

• noise

• air

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

• few and poor roads

• low urban crime rates

• expensive rural land

• Internet-based technologies

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Sprawl increases carbon dioxide emissions by

• generating more factories.

• increasing the need to drive.

• resulting in more tree growth.

• expanding the use of public transportation.

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Which of the following is a principle of smart growth?

• protecting wildlife habitats

• focusing development outside of existing urban centers

• creating neighborhoods best suited for cars

• building up, not out

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

• commuter rail

• automobile

• bus

• heavy rail

Which of the following statements about greenways is true?

• They only benefit humans.

• They limit the movement of wildlife.

• They decrease property values.

• They protect water quality.

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One of the results of green building design is reduced

• use of mass transit.

• energy bills.

• sprawl around major cities.

• personal space and comfort.

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Which statement about sustainable cities is true?

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

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

• They are only successful in the developed world.

• They often help encourage sprawl.

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