Modern Forestry Answers

What causes the “heat island” effect?a.heat produced from a large number of peopleb.the materials used in building cities retain heatc.the large amount of reflected light from glass windowsd.all of the above

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

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

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

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.

Developed countries typically have _______.a.a larger rural populationb.a larger urban populationc.less access to goods and servicesd.little access to industrial jobs

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.

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