APes unit 5 quiz

What is urbanization?

• The migration of animal species to urban areas

• The act of preserving natural landscapes

• The process of converting natural landscapes into urban landscapes

• The reduction of urban areas to increase green spaces

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What environmental issue is caused by replacing pervious land with impervious surfaces?

• Increased groundwater recharge

• Decreased urban runoff

• Increased urban runoff

• Decreased CO2 emissions

What is a major cause of CO2 emissions in urban areas?

• Decreased use of fossil fuels

• Increased use of renewable energy sources

• Increased vegetation

• Construction and deforestation

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What does saltwater intrusion contaminate?

• Urban infrastructure

• Fresh groundwater sources

• Atmospheric air

• Soil nutrients

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What trend in population movement was observed from 1950 to 2000?

• From coastal to inland communities

• From urban to rural communities

• From suburban to urban communities

• From rural to urban and suburban communities

What is one main cause for people moving from rural to urban areas?

• Lower entertainment options

• Increased job opportunities

• Higher property values

• Decreased job opportunities

What is urban sprawl?

• The decrease of urban areas due to natural disasters

• The movement from urban areas to less dense suburbs

• The movement of populations from suburbs to urban areas

• The expansion of urban areas into rural areas

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The "Tragedy of The Commons" is...

• An economic issue where people do not have enough money to buy basic needs so they resort to stealing and breaking the law.

• A type of play where someone tragically dies or gets killed.

• Economic issue where individuals tend to take advantage of the natural resource and it becomes unavailable for everyone.

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Which method of harvesting trees reduces biodiversity the most

• Clear cutting
• Seed-Tree
• Shelterwood
• Selection System

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What are the effects of deforestation ?

• loss of habitat
• increased green house gasses 
• soil erosion and flooding
• all of the above

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