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.
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
Developing countries tend to have more people in urban areas than rural areas.
Developed countries typically have _______.a.a larger rural populationb.a larger urban populationc.less access to goods and servicesd.little access to industrial jobs
Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?a.deforestationb.pollutionc.loss of natural resourcesd.none of the above
Pollution is a problem associated with urban sprawl, but not with upward growth.
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
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