Urban Growth — Unit test Answers

Unexpected consequences can result from human interference or manipulation of any sufficiently complicated natural system.

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of surface mining?a.increased pollutionb.improved ecosystem healthc.destruction of flora and faunad.erosion of soil

Which of the following best describes the uses of private land?a.Private land cannot be used to operate businesses.b.After initial construction. the uses of private land do not change. c.It can be used for a variety of activities and businesses.d.None of the above.

Which of the following cities has experienced more upward growth than urban sprawl?a.Los Angeles, Californiab.Bangkok, Thailandc.Tokyo, Japand.Jakarta, Indonesia

Which of the following is true concerning land management methods for corporations.a.The best strategy is a combination of government regulation and voluntary cooperation.b.The best strategy is to rely on businesses to voluntarily pursue green business practices.c.Corporations do not follow established land management strategies.d.The best strategy is to impose government regulations on land management methods.

Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic mineral?a.sulfurb.leadc.aluminumd.gold

Which of the following regions has the highest population living in rural areas?a.Asiab.Africac.North Americad.Europe

Biological pest control involves _______. a. eliminating pests with pesticides b. using biological mechanisms to eliminate pests c. planting a new crop every year d. burning crops Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment?a.surface miningb.placer miningc.subsurface miningd.none of the above

The invention of the automobile contributed to the increase of urban sprawl

Long-term mineral extraction has no lasting consequences.

Which of the following best explains why clear-cutting forests is more destructive than selectively cutting down trees in forests? a. Clear-cutting eliminates all trees leaving none behind to maintain soil fertility or house native animals. b. Clear-cutting places the land at greater risk for wildfires. c. Clear-cutting makes land more attractive for human development. d. Clear-cutting causes less soil erosion than selective cutting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How can zoning laws be beneficial to a city’s residents? a.They prevent new business development.b.They can prevent new development that would harm established residents.c.They limit the maximum height of buildings.d.They restrict who can live in a city.

Explain how private land use can change over time.

London’s “killer fog” was ultimately the result of _______.a.forest firesb.automobilesc.dirty coald.heating oil