Urbanism

Which of the following is not a key principle of urbanism?

• a) Compactness

• b) Walkability

• c) Automobile dependency

• d) Mixed-use development

What is the term used to describe the process of renovating and upgrading older urban areas?

• a) Gentrification

• b) Suburbanization

• c) Urban renewal

• d) Urban sprawl

Which city is known for its extensive use of bike lanes and pedestrian zones?

• a) Amsterdam

• b) New York

• c) Los Angeles

• d) Houston

What is the name for the process by which low-income residents are displaced from urban areas due to rising property values?

• a) Gentrification

• b) Urban renewal

• c) Redlining

• d) White flight

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of urban parks?

• a) Improved air quality

• b) Increased property values

• c) Reduced crime rates

• d) Increased traffic congestion

Which urban planning concept emphasizes the importance of mixed-use development and a diverse range of amenities within walking distance?

• a) New Urbanism

• b) Urban renewal

• c) Smart growth

• d) Sustainable developmen

Which city is known for its extensive use of public transportation, including subways and buses?

• a) Tokyo

• b) Los Angeles

• c) Phoenix

• d) Dallas

What is the name for the process by which urban areas expand into rural areas, often resulting in the loss of farmland and natural habitats?

• a) Urban renewal

• b) Urban sprawl

• c) Gentrification

• d) Suburbanization

Which of the following is not a potential consequence of urban sprawl?

• a) Increased traffic congestion

• b) Increased air pollution

• c) Increased social cohesion

• d) Reduced quality of life

What is the name for the process of deliberately designing urban areas to minimize the negative impacts of climate change?

• a) Resilient urbanism

• b) Green urbanism

• c) Climate-responsive urbanism

• d) Sustainable urbanism