Environmental Sciences: Urbanization and Land Use

What year was the first image of Las Vegas taken that was shown in the video?

• 1984

• 1990

• 2000

• 2011

What term describes the expansion of cities into peripheral areas?

• Rural sprawl

• Smart growth

• Urban blight

• Urban sprawl

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What is a positive aspect of urbanization mentioned in the video?

• Higher transportation costs

• Increased pollution

• Decreased land conservation

• More land conserved for ecosystems

What type of pollution is NOT mentioned as a consequence of urban sprawl?

• Air pollution

• Light pollution

• Soil pollution

• Noise pollution

By what year do predictions suggest that more people will live in urban rather than rural areas?

• 2150

• 2050

• 2000

• 2100

What is the primary reason for the demographic shift from rural to urban areas?

• Job opportunities

• Educational opportunities

• Climate change

• Cultural attractions

What is a major problem associated with low-density housing in urban sprawl?

• Increased public transport efficiency

• More communal living spaces

• Increased land usage

• Decreased land usage

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Which U.S. city is mentioned as having low-density housing contributing to urban sprawl?

• Miami

• Phoenix

• San Francisco

• New York

What is the primary goal of the National Park Service as discussed in the video?

• Support urban sprawl

• Preserve natural landscapes for future generations

• Increase tourism

• Promote urban development

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What strategy is suggested to combat the effects of urban sprawl?

• Reducing park areas

• Expanding city boundaries

• Increasing high-density housing

• Decreasing public transportation

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