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Which of the following is not a possible environmental consequence of urban sprawl?

A
deforestation
B
pollution
C
loss of natural resources
D
none of the above
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Upward growth usually occurs when _______.

A
high-rise buildings are available
B
spreading out is possible
C
resource conservation is unimportant
D
a limited amount of land is available
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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
4

Upward growth of cities has no environmental impact.

A
T
B
F
5

Urban sprawl is a possible cause of deforestation.

A
T
B
F
6

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?

A
pollution
B
creation of a “heat island”
C
increased use of surrounding land
D
waste management issues
7

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.
8

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.
9

How might upward growth of cities be a better choice than outward growth?

A
Upward growth affects less land area than outward growth.
B
Upward growth helps moderate pollution problems.
C
Upward growth has no limitations.
D
Upward growth has no environmental impact.
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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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