Quiz 10.3

Which of the following is a principle of smart growth?

• A. focusing development outside of existing urban centers
• B. creating neighborhoods best suited for cars
• C. building up, not out

Which of the following statements about greenways is true?

• A. They only benefit humans.
• B. They expand the movement of wildlife.
• C. They decrease property values.

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One of the results of green building design is reduced

• A. use of mass transit.
• B. energy bills.
• C. personal space and comfort.

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Which statement about sustainable cities is true?

• A. They can help improve the standard of living for residents.
• B. No major cities have made significant progress toward sustainability yet.
• C. They are only successful in the developed world.

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Zoning can give homebuyers and business owners security because they know in advance what types of development can and cannot be located nearby.

• A. True
• B. False

What mode of transportation uses the LEAST amount of BTU per passenger-mile?

• A. Commuter Rail
• B. Heavy Rail
• C. Automobile

What mode of transportation uses the MOST amount of BTU per passenger-mile?

• A. Heavy rail
• B. Light rail
• C. Automobile

Which of the following is a technology that allows planners to create multiple-layered maps to view many land features and uses?

• A. zoning
• B. UGB
• C. GIS

Which statement about mass transit is true?

• A. Heavy rails can be used easily in any city.
• B. A single Portland bus can keep about 250 cars off the road each day.
• C. Mass transit has only been successful in the United States.

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Removing trees so that native prairie grasses can grow again is an example of

• A. ecological restoration.
• B. zoning.
• C. green building.

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