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Review of Chapters 10-11 - Urbanization and Resource Management
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1
Which of the following is an economic value of forests?
They regulate the water cycle.
They prevent soil erosion.
They provide wood.
They decrease flooding.
2
Trees, grass, crops, wetlands, water buildings, and pavement are all examples of:
rural areas.
urban areas.
land use.
land cover.
3
Which of the following is a principle of smart growth?
building up, not out
protecting wildlife habitats
focusing development outside existing urban centers
creating neighborhoods best suited for cars
4
Which type of area would Miami, Florida be considered?
rural
urban
country
suburban
5
Sprawl increases carbon dioxide emissions by
resulting in more tree growth.
expanding the use of public transportation.
increasing the need to drive.
generating more factories.
6
Prescribed burns:
are carefully controlled.
cannot be controlled.
cause fuel buildup.
cause permanent damage to ecosystems.
7
Fire suppression can result in a(n):
an increase in the jack pine population.
increase in animal habitats.
buildup of material that fuels future fires.
decrease in property damage.
8
The clearing of a forest and its replacement by another land use is called...
forestry.
timber harvesting.
clear-cutting.
deforestation.
9
Smokey the Bear's message resulted in...
a loss of lives.
an increase in biodiversity.
an increased number of forest fires.
suppression of all forest fires.
10
Which phrase is true for private logging operations?
It produces trees of different ages.
It produces and monoculture.
It produces trees of different species.
It leads to high biodiversity.
11
Timber harvesting always results in destruction of the forest.
true
false
12
The pop. of many fish have dropped because the fishing industry has become highly mechanized
true
false
13
Per capita land consumption means the
type of land people live on.
amount of land a country uses as a whole.
amount of land each person uses.
type of land covered by state capitals.
14
Deforestation is particularly harmful in arid regions because it can lead to...
a massive loss of biodiversity.
desertification.
a decrease in greenhouse gases.
loss of jobs.
15
A renewable resource can NEVER run out.
false
true
16
What is one of the primary factors that draws people from rural areas to urban areas?
heat islands
more open space
more jobs
less pollution
17
Prescribed burns are fires that...
are caused by lightning.
increase the risk of injury.
are set by humans.
never get out of control.
18
A jackhammer on a city street is an example of what type of pollution?
noise
light
water
air
19
Which statement about sustainable cities is true?
No major cities have made progress for sustainability yet.
They are only successful in the developed world.
They often help encourage sprawl.
They can help improve the standard of living for residents
20
Most of Earth's fresh water is used for...
washing clothes and dishes.
watering crops.
recreational purposes such as swimming pools.
drinking.
21
Wildfire suppression prevents future fires by reducing the amount of forest debris.
true
false
22
Development in which businesses are arranged in along row along a roadway, with no community...
low-density, single-use-residential development
scattered, or leap frog development
uncentered commercial strip development
sparse street development
23
The shift of a population from the countryside to cities is called
land preservation.
urbanization.
an ecological footprint.
infrastructure.
24
Which type of forest most likely contains the greatest variety of habitats?
old-growth forests
monocultures
plantations
even-aged stands
25
Which of the following statements about greenways is true?
They only benefit humans.
They limit the movement of wildlife.
They decrease property values.
They protect water quality.
26
Saving energy and resources without sacrificing people's comfort is the goal of:
zoning.
green building design.
greenways.
urban growth boundaries.
27
What percentage of Earth' s land surface is covered by forests?
30
50
75
15
28
Land that is sparsely populated and has few buildings or roads is defined as a(n)
urban area.
heat island.
infrastructure.
rural area.
29
One of the results of green building design is reduced
energy bills.
sprawl around major cities.
use of mass transit.
personal space and comfort.
30
One disadvantage of the selection system of timber harvesting is that it...
produces a monoculture.
is more dangerous for loggers.
produces even-aged stands.
causes soil erosion.
31
Which of the following factors contribute to sprawl in the United States?
All of the above.
More affordable automobiles.
Improved roads.
Less expensive land.
32
Renewable resources include soil, freshwater, wild animals, and...
petroleum
coal
minerals
timber
33
What is one of the goals of New York City's sustainability plan?
Expand the cities boundaries.
Increase energy use.
limit access to parks.
Improve mass transit.
34
A renewable resource is harvested sustainably if...
Soil erosion is prevented.
The amount of replacement is less than the amount harvested.
replacing trees costs less than harvesting trees.
The amount of replacement is equal to the amount harvested.
35
Smart growth encourages building out, not up.
false
true
