Urban Growth – Flashcards

Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl? a. deforestation b. pollution c. loss of natural resources d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements about rural communities is true? a. Rural communities can support any population size. b. More people in the United States live in rural communities than they did in 1900. c. Rural communities were built based on the location of available resources. d. People in developed countries are moving back to rural communities. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Upward growth usually occurs when _______. a. high-rise buildings are available b. spreading out is possible c. resource conservation is unimportant d. a limited amount of land is available Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How do urban communities compare to rural communities? a. Rural communities produce more pollution than urban communities. b. Urban communities tend to have a higher population than rural communities. c. More people in the United States live in rural communities than in urban communities. d. Urban communities have less environmental impact than rural communities. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Urban sprawl occurs when _______. a. cities spread out into the existing countryside b. cities extend upward c. people leave cities to live in rural areas d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is a possible reason that urban sprawl is common even when it has a negative impact on the environment? a. extending outward causes more crowded conditions b. extending outward is more economical than extending upward c. extending outward creates less pollution d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth? a. pollution b. creation of a "heat island" c. increased use of surrounding land d. waste management issues Please select the best answer from the choices provided