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1
The effects of urban areas on the environment are
negative only.
positive only.
both positive and negative.
nonexistent.
2
Wild animals, fresh water, and soil are examples of
fossil fuels
minerals
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
3
Which approach to resource management requires a manager to be the most open to changes?
Adaptive management
maximum sustainable yield
ecological management
ecosystem-based management
4
Which pattern of sprawl does the picture illustrate?
Scattered development
Sparse street network
Low-density development
Commercial development
5
What does per capita land consumption refer to?
the type of land people live on.
the amount of land a country uses as a whole.
the type of land covered by state capitals.
the amount of land each person uses.
6
Which type of forest contains the greatest level of biodiversity?
natural forests
monocultures
even-aged stands
plantations
7
The facilities and installations needed for the functioning of a community makes up its
infrastructure.
ecosystem services.
suburbs.
heat island.
8
Green building design can reduce
use of mass transit.
energy bills.
sprawl around major cities.
personal space and comfort.
9
What does GIS stand for?
Global Intelligence System
Geographic Information System
Greenway Interstate Solution
Geography Interaction Satellite
10
According to the Economic Research Service, forest land covers what percent of the U.S.?
30
20
40
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11
Harvesting resources while minimizing effects on the rest of the ecosystem is the goal of:
ecosystem-based management
minimum sustainable yield
maximum sustainable yield
adaptive management
12
One of the results of green building design is reduced ___________.
personal space and comfort.
sprawl around major cities.
use of mass transit.
energy bills.
13
Farming, logging, mining, and recreation are all examples of
land use.
urban land
parks and preserves.
land cover.
14
The act that primarily promotes the removal of small trees, underbrush, and snags is called the
National Forest Management Act
Forest Stewardship Council
Healthy Forests Restoration Act
Green Belt Movement
15
Which of the following is NOT an impact of sprawl?
land cover
public health
transportation
land use
16
A renewable resource is harvested sustainably if ____________
the amount of replacement is equal to the amount harvested.
replacing trees costs less than harvesting trees.
the amount of replacement is less than the amount harvested.
soil erosion is prevented.
17
Which pattern of sprawl does the picture illustrate?
Sparse street network
Low-density development
Scattered development
Commercial development
18
Where do most people live in the United States?
urban areas
none of the above
suburban areas
rural areas
19
Land that is sparsely populated and has few buildings or roads is defined as a(n)
infrastructure.
urban area.
rural area.
heat island.
20
Which of the following is an ecological value of forests?
Raw material for medicines
Purify water
Timber for lumber
Source of food
21
Which of the following is NOT true regarding timber harvesting methods?
In a selection system, only some trees are cut at once.
The seed-tree approach involves small numbers of trees.
Clear-cutting is cost-efficient.
Clear-cutting is expensive.
22
Undeveloped land or a settlement of fewer than 2500 people refers to a(n)
rangeland.
suburban area.
rural area.
urban area.
23
Which statement about sustainable cities is true?
They often help encourage sprawl.
No major cities have made significant progress to sustain.
They are only successful in the developed world.
They can improve the standard of living for residents.
24
_____________ is particularly harmful in dry regions because it can lead to desertification.
Monoculture
Deforestation
Natural selection
Urbanization
25
Businesses can be arranged in a long strip along a roadway. This describes what pattern?
Low-density development
Sparse street development
Commercial development
Scattered development
