Urban Growth Answers

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

Upward growth usually occurs when _______.a.high-rise buildings are availableb.spreading out is possiblec.resource conservation is unimportantd.a limited amount of land is available

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 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

Which of the following is a possible reason that urban sprawl is common even when it has a negative impact on the environment?a.extending outward causes more crowded conditionsb.extending outward is more economical than extending upwardc.extending outward creates less pollutiond.all of the above

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

Upward growth of cities has no environmental impact.

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

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?a.deforestationb.pollutionc.loss of natural resourcesd.none of the above