Urban Growth (practice) – Flashcards
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What are some consequences of urban sprawl?
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Possible answers include pollution, waste management issues, deforestation, and habitat loss
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Explain some of the environmental advantages and disadvantages of upward urban growth.
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Upward growth of cities can be better for the environment than outward growth. Outward growth adds to habitat loss and loss of resources in the surrounding area. Upward growth does not encroach on the surrounding ecosystems. Upward growth, however, does not prevent the production of waste and pollutants.
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Which of the following stages of urban development contributed to an increase in suburban living?
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preindustrial
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industrial
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pedestrian
d.
automobiles
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d. autommoblies
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How does urban living compare to rural living in terms of environmental impact?
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Rural living and urban living both have an impact on the environment. Urban living, however, tends to contribute larger amounts of pollution due to a higher population
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What caused the urban migration in the United States?
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The urban migration was caused by the increase of jobs in cities during the industrial revolution and the improved access to goods and services that came with changes in transportation.
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Which of the following cities has experienced more upward growth than urban sprawl?
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Los Angeles, California
b.
Bangkok, Thailand
c.
Tokyo, Japan
d.
Jakarta, Indonesia
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c. Tokyo, Japan
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Which of the following regions has the highest population living in rural areas?
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Asia
b.
Africa
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North America
d.
Europe
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a. asia
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When does upward growth of cities typically occur?
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when water resources are limited
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when waste production is a problem
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when available land is limited
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when population exceeds 100,000
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C. when available land is limited
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Rural living was centered around _______ needs.
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agricultural
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resource
c.
livestock
d.
all of the above
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d. all of the above
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Explain why urban sprawl occurs even though it negatively impacts the environment.
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Urban sprawl occurs when there is room for cities to expand outward. It is easier and less expensive to build outward than it is to build upward. Building outward also allows for less crowded conditions.
