Deck 12: Land-Use

Question 1

Early towns were usually built

A)near railway centers.
B)near rivers,lakes,and oceans.
C)near rich farmland.
D)None of these are correct.

Answer 1

near rivers,lakes,and oceans.

Question 2

Which of the following is a major conflict over the use of federally owned land?

A)The taxes people pay to manage the land.
B)The kinds of uses that are excluded.
C)The large amount of money the federal government earns from the land.
D)None of these is an issue.

Answer 2

The kinds of uses that are excluded.

Question 3

Which of the following was the primary cause of suburban growth?

A)industrial growth and pollution
B)high rural land cost
C)rising automobile usage
D)All of the statements are correct.

Answer 3

rising automobile usage

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT typical of a well-planned community?

A)providing a mixture of uses in a small area (single family homes,apartments,grocery stores,pharmacies)
B)encouraging use of abandoned industrial sites in the city
C)providing sidewalks
D)restricting commercial activities to specific areas

Question 5

The typical pattern of urban growth in which suburbs or shopping areas are developed on the edge of the city results in which of the following problems?

A)High cost of providing water,sewer,and electricity.
B)Flooding.
C)Valuing and protecting the diversity of nature.
D)The central city becomes over-crowded.

Question 6

The leading conflict over recreational land use occurs because

A)people have different opinions about what kind of recreational use is appropriate.
B)some activities need more land than others.
C)some activities require monetary investment.
D)None of these are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective means of managing urban growth?

A)Restricting new development to vacant land near the city.
B)Restricting development to areas currently within the city limits.
C)Local control of development rather than regional control.
D)Zoning plans that prevent housing and commercial development in the same area.

Question 8

Characteristics of high-performance green buildings are

A)low flow water fixtures.
B)location near public transportation.
C)native vegetation used in landscaping.
D)All of these are correct.

Question 9

The United Nations projects that by 2030 the urban population will make up over ________ of the total Earth's population.

A)60 percent
B)40 percent
C)20 percent
D)None of these are correct

Question 10

Large-scale migration from farms to cities was caused by which of the following?

A)Technological improvements in agriculture reduced the need for farm workers.
B)Industrial jobs were available in cities.
C)More cultural activities were available in cities.
D)All of the statements are correct.

Question 11

What percentage of land in the United States is owned by the federal government?

A)60
B)50
C)30
D)10

Question 12

Regional or state-wide planning is valuable because

A)it prevents urban sprawl.
B)it encourages brown field development.
C)it allows planning for resources that would serve several communities.
D)it costs less than zoning.

Question 13

What does it mean when an area is designated as wilderness?

A)People cannot use the land.
B)The kinds of uses people make of the land is limited.
C)Motor vehicles are only allowed for part of the year.
D)None of these are correct.

Question 14

The impacts of unplanned growth of cities include

A)traffic congestion.
B)air pollution.
C)loss of habitat.
D)All of the statements are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a method used to reduce the environmental impact of buildings?

A)planting trees to provide shade
B)building ponds to capture rainwater and reduce runoff
C)parking lots that allow water to penetrate the surface and soak into the ground
D)All of these statements are correct.

Question 16

All of the following must be assessed when making a land use plan EXCEPT:

A)the purchase of land suitable for development.
B)the geologic nature of the area.
C)the cost of implementing the plan.
D)transportation issues.

Question 17

In the time span between pre-European settlement to the present,the United States has lost approximately 50% of its wetlands.Which of the following is NOT a contributing cause?

A)The value of wetlands was not recognized.
B)The wetlands were drained for development or farming.
C)Wetlands were used as parks and wildlife refuges.
D)Wetlands were considered unhealthy.

Question 18

Which of the following is an issue encountered when planning urban open space?

A)the other uses to which the space could be put
B)the cost for the public to use the space
C)the cost to develop the space
D)the cost of managing the space
E)All of these are issues.

Question 19

Dealing with current transportation problems of cities involves dealing with all of the following EXCEPT

A)providing parking for automobiles.
B)disrupting communities to build highways and train tracks.
C)air pollution from automobiles.
D)restricting highway construction to discourage automobile use.

Question 20

All of the following contributed to the movement from the central city to suburbs EXCEPT

A)Non-urban land has historically been inexpensive.
B)Industrial pollution and undesirable living conditions.
C)Roads were built to allow people to get to the surrounding countryside.
D)The wealth of the general population had increased.

Question 21

Which of the following best matches the description?
Large,regional urban center.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 22

An area of land in which there is little or no human development is referred to as a

A)tract development.
B)reserve.
C)wilderness.
D)multiple land use.

Question 23

Which of the following best matches the description?
Areas that include swamps,tidal marshes,and estuaries.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of POOR land use planning?

A)prohibiting the building of homes on the waterfront.
B)installing sewer and water services to areas outside the city limits.
C)building sidewalks in areas that don't have them.
D)converting abandoned home sites into parks.

Question 25

Development along transportation routes is referred to as

A)ribbon sprawl.
B)urban sprawl.
C)tract development.
D)a megalopolis.

Question 26

Which of the following best matches the description?
Unplanned suburban growth.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 27

Which of the following best matches the description?
Lowland area on either side of a river.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 28

In the United States,what is one of the major uses of public land?

A)horseback riding
B)military bases
C)new highways
D)outdoor recreation

Question 29

Which of the following is a goal of urban transportation planning?

A)to reduce urban pollution
B)to conserve energy
C)to provide transportation for handicapped and poor
D)All of these statements are correct

Question 30

Which of the following best matches the description?
Development along transportation routes.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 31

Which of the following best matches the description?
Designations that restrict future building in floodplains.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 32

Which of the following best matches the description?
Process in which land is designated for a specific use.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 33

Most large urban centers developed near water.

Question 34

What is an example of a negative impact of urban sprawl in the United States?

A)loss of tax base and deteriorating infrastructure in inner city areas
B)decreased need for highways
C)an increase in federal support for farmland preservation
D)increased cost of food

Question 35

Mass transportation systems are often difficult to establish because

A)Many metropolitan areas have very dispersed housing patterns.
B)They are economically feasible only in rural areas.
C)People will not use them.
D)All of these statements are correct.

Question 36

Which of the following best matches the description?
Construction of an orderly list of priorities for the use of available land.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 37

Approximately 75% of the United States' land area is covered by forests.

Question 38

Which of the following best matches the description?
Construction of similar residential units over large areas.

A)zoning
B)megalopolis
C)floodplain
D)urban sprawl
E)floodplain zoning
F)multiple land use
G)wetlands
H)ribbon sprawl
I)zoning.
J)land-use planning
K)tract development

Question 39

Land is a renewable resource because it can be formed by natural processes.

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of poorly planned land use?

A)mixing housing with commercial uses.
B)preserving historical buildings.
C)making sure that businesses are located along main travel routes.
D)encouraging building in unused sites in the city.

Question 41

Most scientists agree that no real need for land-use planning exists.

Question 42

Historical forces that shaped land use in North America had an important impact on our waterways.

Question 43

When land is zoned,it is designated for specific use.

Question 44

Urban sprawl is the construction of similar residential units over large areas.

Question 45

Urban sprawl has increased society's dependence on oil and the automobile.

Question 46

Approximately 4 percent of the land in the U.S.is used for urban centers and transportation.

Question 47

Land and landscape are considered natural resources.

Question 48

It is considered unfair and unfeasible for the U.S.government to allocate and regulate the lands they control for recreation.

Question 49

Floodplains and wetlands are often managed properly.

Question 50

As towns became larger,surrounding farmland became suburbia.

Question 51

Local land-use planning is usually more effective and economical than regional land-use planning.

Question 52

The concept of "smart growth" is to encourage individuals with high IQs to move to urban areas.

Question 53

Mass transit is economically feasible only along heavily populated routes.

Question 54

Historically,water was rarely used for transportation.

Question 55

As a result of unplanned development,floodplains and wetlands are often mismanaged.

Question 56

Water pollution is not a problem associated with unplanned urban growth.

Question 57

Current taxation policies encourage residential development on farmland.

Question 58

Most major cities are located away from rivers,lakes,or the ocean.

Question 59

Problems associated with unplanned urban growth include air pollution and loss of farmland.

Question 60

The way we plan the physical layout,or land use,of our communities is fundamental to sustainability.

Question 61

Urban agriculture is the practice of:

A)Developing transportation links from farms to cities
B)Developing large farms away from towns and cities
C)Cultivating,processing and distributing food in or around a town or city
D)Merging many small farms into several mega farms

Question 62

What percent of the United States households grew a garden in 2016:

A)5%
B)18%
C)38%
D)52%

Question 63

A megacity is usually a metropolitan area with a total population in excess of:

A)2 million
B)5 million
C)10 million
D)20 million

Question 64

Urban agriculture includes:

A)Backyard gardens
B)City-sponsored initiatives
C)Community gardens
D)Backyard gardens,community gardens,and city sponsored initiatives
E)Backyard gardens and community gardens

Question 65

Green building practices can include:

A)Automatic control of lighting
B)High-efficiency heat pumps
C)Photo-voltaic cell arrays
D)Automatic control of lighting,high-efficiency heat pumps,and photovoltaic cell arrays

Question 66

Land use planning involves understanding:

A)Historic human migration routes
B)A city's level of education
C)The geologic characteristics of a place when determining its use
D)The cultural characteristics of a place when determining its use

Question 67

Between 2000-2015 the developing world accounted for what percent of the growth of megacities?

A)10%
B)30%
C)50%
D)70%
E)90%