Urban Areas and Suburbanization Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas?

• Low population density

• Jobs are primarily agriculturally-related

• High population density

• Most people work from home

What is the primary design feature of urban areas to conserve space?

• Built “out,” not “up”

• Built “up,” not “out”

• Low-rise buildings and single-story houses

• Large parking lots and wide roads

What percent of Americans live in urban areas?

• 50%

• 60%

• 25%

• 80%

Which of the following is a benefit of urbanization?

• Increased land use

• Increased habitat loss

• Shorter travel from need to need

• Larger ecological footprints

What is urban sprawl?

• Urban areas that spread into rural areas, removing boundaries between the two

• A movement from rural areas to urban centers

• The development of skyscrapers in downtown areas

• A type of public transportation system

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What environmental impact is commonly associated with urban sprawl?

• More habitat for wildlife

• Fragmentation of habitats

• Increased agricultural land use

• Decreased use of natural resources

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Which of the following best describes suburbs?

• Dense, mixed-use areas with many public transport options

• Areas that build “out,” not “up,” often separated by miles of roads

• Focused primarily on industrial businesses

• Highly populated areas with no green space

What is one reason why people move from cities to suburbs?

• Urban blight and declining infrastructure in inner cities

• Lack of job opportunities in suburban areas

• The desire for high-density living

• Better public transportation in the suburbs

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing people to move to the suburbs?

• Better quality schools

• More living space

• Lower cost of living

• High public transit availability

The development of which infrastructure helped promote suburban migration?

• Subways

• Electric trams

• Highways and automobiles

• Trains