The Importance of Trees Answers

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

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

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.

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?a.pollutionb.creation of a “heat island”c.increased use of surrounding landd.waste management issues

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

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

Urban sprawl occurs when _______.a.cities spread out into the existing countrysideb.cities extend upwardc.people leave cities to live in rural areasd.none of the above

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

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

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.