AP HuG 17.1

What does the term "ecological footprint" refer to?

• The amount of land required to sustain the use of natural resources

• The total population of a city

• The number of trees in an urban area

• The amount of water used by a community

Which of the following factors contribute to a community's livability?

• Built and natural environments

• Economic prosperity

• Social stability and equity

• All of the above

What is the primary goal of mixed-use development (MUD)?

• To separate residential and commercial areas

• To increase residential densities and minimize the need for travel

• To focus solely on industrial development

• To create isolated recreational spaces

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a mixed-use development?

• Residential space

• Retail space

• Agricultural space

• Office space

What does "walkability" describe in the context of urban planning?

• The number of parks in a city

• How safe, convenient, and efficient it is to walk in an urban environment

• The availability of public transportation

• The amount of traffic congestion

What characterizes transportation-oriented development?

• Isolated residential areas

• Dense, walkable, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use communities near a transit station

• Large industrial zones

• Exclusive retail districts

What is the main goal of smart-growth policies?

• To increase urban sprawl

• To create sustainable communities

• To reduce population density

• To eliminate zoning laws

What does mixed-use zoning permit?

• Only residential use in a zone

• Only commercial use in a zone

• Multiple land uses in the same space or structure

• Separate zones for each land use type

What is the primary focus of New Urbanism?

• Expanding urban areas rapidly

• Limiting urban expansion while preserving nature and usable farmland

• Increasing automobile usage

• Reducing public transportation options

Which of the following is a goal of New Urbanism?

• Creating isolated communities

• Encouraging automobile dependency

• Creating a sense of place where residents can meet in parks or open spaces

• Eliminating public spaces