Urbanisation

Which statement about sustainable cities is true?

• They can help improve the standard of living for residents.

• No major cities have made significant progress toward sustainability yet.

• They are only successful in the developed world.

• They often help encourage sprawl.

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Because people are packed densely together in cities, more land outside cities is left undeveloped.

• true

• false

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

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

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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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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

Why are parks and green spaces important in urban areas?

• They help in filtering pollutants and provide scenic beauty

• They are primarily used for urban agriculture

• They are meant for commercial development

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