Urbanization

Question 1

The vast grasslands that once covered the middle of North America have mainly been replaced by…

Accepted Answer

farmland.

Question 2

Saving energy and other resources without sacrificing people's comfort is the goal of

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green building design

Question 3

Per capita land consumption means

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the amount of land each person uses.

Question 4

The shift of a population from the countryside to cities is called

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urbanization.

Question 5

Sprawl is...

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a migration of people to a rural area

Question 6

Urban areas rely heavily on ___________ to supply food, water, building materials, and fuels.

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rural areas.

Question 7

Which type of area would Miami, Florida, be considered?

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urban

Question 8

Which statement about sustainable cities is true?

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They can help improve the standard of living for residents.

Question 9

What is one of the goals of New York City's sustainability plan?

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Improve mass transit.

Question 10

Sprawling development has lead to...

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increased inactivity.

Question 11

Buses, subway, and light rail are all examples of ____________________.

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public transportation.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

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wave energy

Question 13

The infrastructure of a city includes the following except…

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Range and farmland

Question 14

Sprawl can lead directly to...

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inactivity of people

Question 15

_________ is classifying areas for different types of land use.

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zoning.

Question 16

The Industrial Revolution forced people to move _____ cities.

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into

Question 17

Which of the following is a principle of smart growth?

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building up, not out

Question 18

A sprawl increases carbon dioxide emissions by…

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increasing the need to drive.

Question 19

A _________ is an area in which the temperature is higher than that of the surrounding area.

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heat island.

Question 20

What was the name of the guy went around my neighborhood breaking tree limbs?

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The Snapper

Question 21

The primary type of land cover in the United States today is…

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forest land.

Question 22

Trees, grass, crops, wetlands, water, buildings, and pavement are all examples of

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land cover.

Question 23

Carol's profession is...

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artist

Question 24

Chicago is a megacity because of its ideal location and because...

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of the natural resources in the west

Question 25

How much money did Gacc owe Johnny Salvanto as a result of a card game?

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$60

Question 26

Gaccione did all except...

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kissed a girl from Iceland

Question 27

Gaccione’s best friend who had trouble going to the bathroom???

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Jumping Joe

Question 28

What is one of the primary factors that draws people from rural areas to urban areas?

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more jobs

Question 29

Buses, subway, and light rail are all examples of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

public transportation.

Question 30

Which form of transportation uses the most energy per passenger-mile?

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automobile

Question 31

How many times did Gacc ask Carol for her hand in marriage?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 32

Heavy rail transportation means…

Accepted Answer

Subway transportation

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