Urban Growth by LegitSwag69

Which of the following conditions will result in the lowest rabbit population? a. ample land, cold springs b. little land, normal conditions c. moderate land, hot summers d. ample land, harsh winters Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following regions has the highest population living in rural areas? a. Asia b. Africa c. North America d. Europe Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explain why urban sprawl occurs even though it negatively impacts the environment.

Which of the following cities has experienced more upward growth than urban sprawl? a. Los Angeles, California b. Bangkok, Thailand c. Tokyo, Japan d. Jakarta, Indonesia Please select the best answer from the choices provided

When does upward growth of cities typically occur? a. when water resources are limited b. when waste production is a problem c. when available land is limited d. when population exceeds 100,000 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Rural living was centered around _______ needs. a. agricultural b. resource c. livestock d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How does urban living compare to rural living in terms of environmental impact?

What are some consequences of urban sprawl?

What caused the urban migration in the United States?

Explain some of the environmental advantages and disadvantages of upward urban growth.

What is the main cause of urban migration in the United States? a. Rural communities are no longer necessary. b. Urban dwelling provides better access to goods, services, and jobs. c. Urban communities reduce human impact on the environment. d. Rural communities are unable to support life in the long-term. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Pollution is a problem associated with urban sprawl, but not with upward growth. 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

What causes the "heat island" effect? a. heat produced from a large number of people b. the materials used in building cities retain heat c. the large amount of reflected light from glass windows d. all of the above 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

Which of the following is a stressful environmental condition found in degraded areas of New York City? a. The soils are more contaminated, compacted, and disturbed. b. There are too many essential organisms in the soil. c. Surrounding wetlands absorb water too quickly. d. Brownfields tend to be cooler and drier than other areas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The opening of which of the following has not contributed to the increase in Istanbul's population? a. universities and dormitories b. military divisions c. hotels d. prisons Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Upward growth of cities has no environmental impact. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How might upward growth of cities be a better choice than outward growth? a. Upward growth affects less land area than outward growth. b. Upward growth helps moderate pollution problems. c. Upward growth has no limitations. d. Upward growth has no environmental impact. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation. 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

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

Developing countries tend to have more people in urban areas than rural areas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Developed countries typically have _______. a. a larger rural population b. a larger urban population c. less access to goods and services d. little access to industrial jobs Please select the best answer from the choices provided