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.

Accepted Answer

Early towns were often established near rivers, lakes, and oceans because these locations provided essential resources such as water for drinking and agriculture, transportation routes, and opportunities for trade and fishing.

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.

Accepted Answer

The major conflict over the use of federally owned land often revolves around the kinds of uses that are excluded, such as restrictions on mining, logging, or recreational activities, which can lead to disputes between the government and individuals or companies wishing to use the land for these purposes.

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.

Accepted Answer

The primary cause of suburban growth was rising automobile usage, which made it easier for people to live farther from where they worked, thus encouraging the development of suburbs.

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

Accepted Answer

Restricting commercial activities to specific areas is not typical of a well-planned community, as it limits the integration of different land uses, which is essential for creating vibrant, walkable, and sustainable communities.

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.

Accepted Answer

The expansion of urban areas into the suburbs often leads to increased costs for extending infrastructure such as water, sewer, and electricity services to these new developments.

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.

Accepted Answer

The leading conflict over recreational land use arises because people have different opinions about what kind of recreational use is appropriate, leading to disagreements and competing interests.

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.

Accepted Answer

Restricting development to areas currently within the city limits helps manage urban growth by encouraging the efficient use of existing infrastructure and reducing urban sprawl.

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.

Accepted Answer

High-performance green buildings often incorporate features like low flow water fixtures to reduce water usage, are located near public transportation to minimize reliance on personal vehicles, and use native vegetation in landscaping to support local ecosystems and reduce water and maintenance requirements.

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

Accepted Answer

The United Nations projects that by 2030, over 60 percent of the total Earth's population will be living in urban areas, reflecting the ongoing trend of urbanization globally.

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.

Accepted Answer

Technological improvements in agriculture reduced the need for farm workers, industrial jobs were available in cities, and more cultural activities in cities all contributed to large-scale migration from farms to cities.

Question 11

What percentage of land in the United States is owned by the federal government?
A)60
B)50
C)30
D)10

Accepted Answer

The federal government owns approximately 30% of the land in the United States, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges.

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.

Accepted Answer

Regional or state-wide planning is valuable because it allows for the coordination and planning of resources and infrastructure that can serve multiple communities, ensuring efficient use of resources and cohesive development strategies.

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.

Accepted Answer

Wilderness areas are designated to preserve their natural condition, which means the types of activities and uses are restricted to protect the environment, but people can still use the land for activities like hiking, camping, and other non-motorized recreation.

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.

Accepted Answer

Unplanned growth of cities leads to a variety of negative impacts, including traffic congestion due to inadequate infrastructure to handle the increased number of vehicles, air pollution resulting from increased vehicular emissions and industrial activities, and loss of habitat as urban expansion encroaches on natural areas.

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.

Accepted Answer

All of these methods are used to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. Planting trees provides shade, reducing the need for air conditioning. Building ponds to capture rainwater reduces runoff and can help in managing stormwater. Parking lots that allow water to penetrate help in recharging groundwater and reducing runoff, mitigating the heat island effect and water pollution.

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.

Accepted Answer

The purchase of land suitable for development is not something that must be assessed when making a land use plan; rather, it is a step that might follow after a plan has been made. Assessing the geologic nature of the area, the cost of implementing the plan, and transportation issues are all crucial aspects of creating a comprehensive land use plan.

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.

Accepted Answer

The primary reasons for the loss of wetlands in the United States include drainage for development or farming, lack of recognition of their value, and the misconception that they were unhealthy places. Using wetlands as parks and wildlife refuges is actually a conservation effort, not a cause of their loss.

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.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are common issues encountered when planning urban open space. These include considering alternative uses for the space (A), the cost for public access and use (B), the initial development costs (C), and ongoing management and maintenance expenses (D).

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.

Accepted Answer

Restricting highway construction to discourage automobile use is not a current transportation problem but rather a strategy to address such problems.

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.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 12: Land-Use

Early towns were usually built

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

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

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

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?

The leading conflict over recreational land use occurs because

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

Characteristics of high-performance green buildings are

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

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

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

Regional or state-wide planning is valuable because

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

The impacts of unplanned growth of cities include

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

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

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?

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

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

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