Urban Sprawl and Conurbations

What is the term used to describe the loss of agricultural and native land to make way for urban land?

• Urban expansion

• Urban sprawl

• Urban development

• Urbanization

Which city's Greater Metropolitan Region extends from Port Stephens in the north to Kiama in the south?

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• Perth

• Brisbane

What are the long-term effects of urban sprawl on arable land?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Improved soil quality

• Loss of farmland

• Expansion of native land

What is a conurbation?

• A city with a large population

• A region with merged cities

• A city with extensive urban sprawl

• A region with high agricultural productivity

Which region in the United States is often called BosNYWash?

• North-east region

• Midwest region

• West coast region

• Southern region

How many conurbations have been identified in the United States?

• Two

• Five

• Eleven

• Fifteen

Which conurbation in Australia stretches for over 250 kilometres?

• South-east Queensland

• Newcastle-Wollongong

• Sydney

• Melbourne

What percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States is accounted for by the BosNYWash conurbation?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the main reason for cities historically being settled in areas with good farmland?

• Availability of natural resources

• Proximity to water bodies

• Flat land and good soil

• Temperate climate

Which city is considered part of Sydney even though it is located 50-120 kilometres west of Sydney's CBD?

• Blue Mountains

• Port Stephens

• Kiama

• Wollongong