Urban Growth Answers

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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
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Urban sprawl occurs when _______.

A
cities spread out into the existing countryside
B
cities extend upward
C
people leave cities to live in rural areas
D
none of the above
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Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

A
T
B
F
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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
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Upward growth of cities has no environmental impact.

A
T
B
F

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