APHG Topic 6.11

What are urban canyons?

• Natural valleys in rural areas

• Streets lined with tall buildings

• Open fields in urban areas

• Underground tunnels

What is the impact of urbanization on natural resources?

• It decreases demand

• It has no impact

• It strains existing resources

• It increases resources

What is a major environmental issue caused by rising urbanism?

• Decreased industrial activity

• Increased pollution

• Improved air quality

• Reduced emissions

What is a common fuel source used by poorer inhabitants in less-developed cities?

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Charcoal, wood, and kerosene

• Electricity

What was the common growth pattern of cities before automobiles became popular?

• Horizontal expansion

• Vertical growth

• Circular development

• Linear expansion

What is the effect of idling cars during rush hour?

• Reduces air pollution

• Increases air pollutants

• Decreases traffic congestion

• Improves fuel efficiency

What has decreased the economic strength of many cities?

• Increased tourism

• New technologies reducing the need for workers

• Higher taxes

• Improved public services

What is a benefit of redeveloping brownfields?

• They become more polluted

• They are left as they are

• They are turned into useful community spaces

• They are used for waste disposal

What is a brownfield typically composed of?

• Pristine landscapes

• Dilapidated buildings and contaminated soils

• Newly constructed buildings

• Urban wildlife habitats

What is a potential benefit of urban redevelopment for cities?

• It increases the number of abandoned factories

• It shifts the tax burden to other taxpayers

• It reduces tax revenues

• It creates more urban heat islands