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Chapter 23

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 15 questions.

	Which of the following is a means of personally contributing toward development of a sustainable society?   political involvement support of appropriate organizations individual lifestyle changes career choices all of the above

	Approximately how many miles (kilometers) does the average American drive each week in their private car?   100 (150 km) 400 (600 km) 600 (900 km) 50 (75 km) 200 (300 km)

	Private ownership of cars in the United States started to become commonplace when?   1920s 1930s 1950s 1940s 1910s

	Which of the following factors contributed to the development of urban sprawl?   increased private ownership of automobiles availability of low interest mortgages interest payments on mortgages became tax deductible proliferation of road-building projects all of the above

	Urban sprawl contributes to   air pollution. loss of agricultural land. depletion of energy resources. water pollution. all of the above.

	In the United States, food typically travels _____ miles (kilometers) from the site of production to the site of consumption.   250 (375 km) 120 (180 km) 60 (90 km) 1000 (1500 km) 500 (750 km)

	As exurban migration and urban decay occur, cities experience   decreased property values, decreased tax base, and business closures. increased property values, decreased tax base, and business closures. increased property values, increased tax base, and business closures. decreased property values, decreased tax base, and business openings. decreased property values, increased tax base, and business openings.

	Which of the following is not characteristic of cities with a high degree of livability?   high emphasis on the human dimension in layout and design high heterogeneity of residences, businesses, stores, and shops high degree of mobility by foot, bicycle, and mass transit high population density high proportion of land devoted to uses associated with automobiles

	The principal adverse environmental impacts of urban sprawl include   increased commuting time, leading to excessive air pollution and reduced productivity. loss of agricultural land. overpopulation, excessive violence, and poor human health. competition for precious land, for instance for waste disposal sites and industrial development. alteration of land, increased energy consumption, and impaired air and water quality.

	"Urban blight" refers to   the gradual spread of population to suburban areas. the declining tax base and resulting poor social services that occur in cities with a high proportion of abandoned properties, forcing the gradual spread of population to suburban areas. the declining tax base typical of cities with a high proportion of abandoned properties. reduced social services, such as refuse collection, schools, and street repair, in some urban centers.

	Three common denominators of sustainable cities are   attractive architecture, abundant green space, and a good network of roads. separation of residential from commercial development, low population density, and people-friendly design. well-maintained roads, abundant parkland, and spacious residential areas. high population density, mixed residential–commercial development, and people-friendly design. good auto access between all points, downtown and suburban shopping areas, and bicycle paths.

	The Highway Trust Fund encouraged urban sprawl because   it was aimed at reducing traffic congestion by building new roads, which in turn allowed development at more distant locations. it placed a tax on gasoline. it encouraged the building of new residential areas. it funded the building of better roads.

	Over the past 50 years, the principal influence on urban planning has been   planning for the provision of green space in cities. architectural giants such as Le Corbusier. larger, more comfortable houses. segregation of residential, commercial, and industrial development. accommodation of an automobile-based lifestyle.

	Which of the following is not a measure of urban sprawl?   residential density accessibility of street networks neighborhood mix strength of activity centers and downtown All of the above are measures of urban sprawl.

	The United Nations Sustainable Cities Program has what goal?   to construct sustainable cities to ensure a well-rounded culture in every city in the world to prevent urban sprawl to foster the planning and management needed to move cities in the developing world toward sustainability

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