Urban Growth

What causes the "heat island" effect?

Urban sprawl occurs when _______.

Which of the following is a stressful environmental condition found in degraded areas of New York City?

How might upward growth of cities be a better choice than outward growth?

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

Developed countries typically have _______.

Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?

Developing countries tend to have more people in urban areas than rural areas

Which of the following is a possible reason that urban sprawl is common even when it has a negative impact on the environment?

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.