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Urban sprawl

Quiz by Jonas Vilaire

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  • Q1
    What does urban sprawl refer to?
    The maintenance of cities or towns.
    The controlled expansion of cities or towns.
    The uncontrolled expansion of cities or towns into surrounding areas.
    The contraction of cities or towns.
    30s
  • Q2
    What are some positive impacts of urban sprawl?
    Increased traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    More housing options and job opportunities.
    Destruction of habitats and loss of biodiversity.
    Loss of community spaces and a decrease in the sense of belonging.
    30s
  • Q3
    What are some negative impacts of urban sprawl?
    Destruction of habitats and loss of biodiversity.
    More housing options and job opportunities.
    Increased traffic congestion, longer commuting times, and overcrowded schools.
    Loss of community spaces and a decrease in the sense of belonging.
    30s
  • Q4
    What are some environmental impacts of urban sprawl?
    Increased traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    Loss of community spaces and a decrease in the sense of belonging.
    Destruction of habitats, loss of biodiversity, air and water pollution, and increased energy consumption.
    More housing options and job opportunities.
    30s
  • Q5
    How does urban sprawl affect the economy?
    It only affects specific industries.
    It decreases economic growth.
    It can generate economic growth through the construction industry and increased consumer spending.
    It has no impact on the economy.
    30s
  • Q6
    What are some costs associated with urban sprawl?
    Increased traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    More housing options and job opportunities.
    The need for infrastructure development and maintenance, and a decline in the value of agricultural land.
    Destruction of habitats and loss of biodiversity.
    30s
  • Q7
    What are some measures to control urban sprawl?
    Promoting public transportation and preserving green spaces.
    Preserving community spaces and promoting public transportation.
    Smart growth strategies, planning and zoning regulations.
    Increasing traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is one example of a smart growth strategy to control urban sprawl?
    Developing compact and walkable communities.
    Preserving community spaces and promoting public transportation.
    Increasing traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    Promoting public transportation and preserving green spaces.
    30s
  • Q9
    What do planning and zoning regulations aim to do?
    Guide the orderly development of urban areas and protect natural resources.
    Increase traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    Preserve community spaces and promote public transportation.
    Promote public transportation and preserve green spaces.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is one negative impact of urban sprawl on society?
    Destruction of habitats and loss of biodiversity.
    Increased traffic congestion and longer commuting times.
    Loss of community spaces and a decrease in the sense of belonging among residents.
    More housing options and job opportunities.
    30s

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