Environmental Science 2nd Quarter Final Exam

What is urbanization?

• the process of creating new parks and green spaces in urban areas

• the use of renewable energy sources in urban infrastructure

• the protection and management of forests for long-term environmental sustainability

• when an area's population is concentrated in cities

Which is NOT a type of land use?

• residential

• industrial

• commercial

• none of the above

What type of land use makes up the majority of cities in the United States?

• residential

• industrial

• commercial

• recreational

True or False:

Euclidean zoning is a separation of land use by type into specific areas of a city.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a downside of Euclidean zoning?

• traffic congestion

• less job opportunities

• pollution of air and water

• segregation

Urban areas bring many ________________ but can also harm the environment.

Which of the following is NOT a downside caused by growing cities?

• light and noise pollution

• heat islands

• improved infrastructure

• loss of biodiversity

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing cities?

• more educational opportunities

• improved energy efficiency

• more career opportunities

• polluted runoff

What are push factors?

• the reasons people are forced to leave rural areas and move to cities

• the reasons people are drawn to cities

What are pull factors?

• the reasons people are forced to leave rural areas and move to cities

• the reasons people are drawn to cities