Urbanization Quiz_EES

What is a reason urbanization began?

• The industrial revolution created technology jobs in cities

• People needed a safe, clean, urban environment

• There was no space in the rural areas

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Which of the following is a reason why people moved to the suburbs?

• Decreasing road network for commuting

• Scarcity of oil

• Difficulty in working remotely

• Economic opportunities and cheaper real estate

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What key characteristic makes urban systems environmenally friendly?

• They must be sustainable

• They must be expensive

• They must be technologically advanced

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What is one of the major factors contributing to sprawl?

• Decrease in population

• People want more land and space

• Decrease in fossil fuel usage

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What is a negative consequence of sprawl related to transportation?

• Decreased traffic accidents

• Reduced dependence on fossil fuels

• More traffic accidents

What is zoning used for in urban planning?

• To increase tax dollars from communities

• To classify areas for different types of development and land use

• To promote physical inactivity

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Which of the following is a health issue associated with sprawl?

• Lower blood pressure

• Increased obesity and high blood pressure

• Improved air quality

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What is the primary goal of smart growth urban policies?

• To focus development in existing areas and control urban sprawl

• To promote the use of private vehicles over public transportation

• To decrease the number of parks and recreational areas in cities

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What is a characteristic of walkable neighborhoods?

• They require the use of a car for most family needs

• They are designed with homes, businesses, and schools far apart

• They are designed on a walkable scale with close proximity of homes, businesses, and schools

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What percentage of a city's daily commuters are carried by train systems in large U.S. cities?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%