12: land use in our cities and towns

Land use conflict occurs when

• there are conflicting land uses close to each other

  
  

• noise and pollution affects a neighbourhood

  
  

• people live near dangerous industries or factories

  
  

• none of these

  
  

• all of these

  
  

The Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto is an example of

• open space land use

  
  

• commercial land use

  
  

• a transportation corridor

  
  

• land use conflict

  
  

• institutional land use

  
  

If the expansion of a town or city is not planned well,

• liveability and sustainability are increased

  
  

• liveablity is increased, while sustainability is decreased

  
  

• liveability and sustainability are decreased

  
  

• sustainability is increased, while liveability is decreased

  
  

• none of these

  
  

A garden pattern is

• an example of high-density living

  
  

• a pattern of curving roads, crescents, and cul-de-sacs

  
  

• a pattern of short, straight roads

  
  

• a neighbourhood with little parking

  
  

• a type of high rise

  
  

What percentage of land is closest to what an average city sets aside for transportation-related uses?

• 30%

  
  

• 20%

  
  

• 25%

  
  

• 15%

  
  

• 10%

  
  

Which of the following are travel paths?

• expressways

• collector roads

  
  

• railway rights-of-way

  
  

• all of the above

  
  

• both a. and b.

  
  

The characteristics that contribute to a community’s quality of life

• sustainability

• liveability

• ecosystems

• sustainable development

  
  

• carrying capacity

  
  

Which of the following are terminal facilities?

• train station

  
  

• airport

  
  

• four-way intersection

  
  

• all of the above

  
  

• both a. and b.

  
  

Commercial businesses in the Central Business District (downtown) of a city offer this type of goods and services

• lower order

  
  

• middle to higher order

  
  

• lower to higher order

  
  

• lower to middle order

  
  

• lower to very high order

  
  

An effective transportation system provides for

• efficient commutes

  
  

• less smog

  
  

• increased time for leisure activities

  
  

• all of these

  
  

• none of these