Land Management and Use Review

Which of the following best describes the uses of private land?

• After initial construction, the uses do not change.

• It can be used for a variety of activities and businesses.

• Private land cannot be used to operate businesses.

• none of the above.

How can zoning laws be beneficial to a city's residents?

• The limit the maximum height of buildings.

• They prevent new business development.

• They can prevent new development that would harm residents.

• They restrict who can live in a city.

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Which is true concerning land management methods for corporations?

• The best strategy is to rely on businesses to voluntarily pursue green business practice.

• The best strategy is to impose government regulations on land management methods.

• The best strategy is a combination of government regulation and voluntary cooperation.

• Corporations do not follow established land management strategies.

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Which of the following regions has the highest population living in rural areas?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

The invention of the automobile contributed to the increase of urban sprawl.

• True

• False

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Which of the following cities has experienced more upward growth than urban sprawl?

• Los Angeles, California

• Bangkok, Thailand

• Tokyo, Japan

• Jakarta, Indonesia

Long-term mineral extraction has no lasting consequences.

• True

• False

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Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment?

• surface mining

• placer mining

• subsurface mining

• none of the above

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Which of the following is a nonmetallic mineral?

• aluminum

• sulfur

• gold

• lead

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of surface mining?

• destruction of flora and fauna

• increased pollution

• improved ecosystem health

• erosion of soil

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