Quiz about City Planning

Question 1

Increased temperature in a city due to generated and trapped thermal energy creates what is known as a(n)...

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heat islands

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infrastructure

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urban sprawl

Question 2

Movement of people from rural areas to into cities is known as...

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urbanization

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land-use planning

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gis (geographic information system)

Question 3

Any computerized system for sorting,manipulating, and viewing geographic data is referred to as...

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gis (geographic information system)

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land-use planning

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urbanization

Question 4

The impacts of unplanned growth of cities include

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All of the statements are correct.

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traffic congestion.

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air pollution.

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loss of habitat.

Question 5

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

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 6

Limiting Building Permits, Drawing Urban Growth Boundaries, and Creating Greenbelts around cites are most likely this category of Smart Growth Tools...

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Limits and Regulations

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Urban Renewal and Growth

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Taxes

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Planning

Question 7

Ecological Land Use Planning, Environmental Impact Analysis, and Integrated Regional Planning are most likely this category of Smart Growth Tools...

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Planning

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Urban Renewal and Growth

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Taxes

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Limits and Regulations

Question 8

Updating existing towns and cities and building well-planned new towns and villages in cities are most likely this category of Smart Growth Tools...

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Urban Renewal and Growth

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Taxes

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Planning

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Limits and Regulations

Question 9

Residents in widely spread urban areas often depend on automobiles as their primary mode of transportation is most likely a characteristic of...

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Urban Sprawl

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Smart Growth

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Eco-Cities

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Sustainable Cities

Question 10

What is the primary scientific concern when planning cities to ensure sustainable water management?

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D) All of the above

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A) Water pollution control

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B) Water recycling

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C) Efficient water distribution

Question 11

Which scientific principle is crucial for understanding the impact of urban heat islands in city planning?

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A) Thermodynamics

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B) Quantum mechanics

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C) Electromagnetism

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D) Optics

Question 12

In city planning, which of the following is a method used to reduce air pollution scientifically?

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D) All of the above

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A) Increasing public transportation

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B) Planting more trees

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C) Implementing stricter emission regulations

Question 13

What scientific method is used to assess the environmental impact of a new urban development?

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A) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

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B) Geographic Information System (GIS)

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C) Remote Sensing

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D) Urban Heat Mapping

Question 14

Which scientific concept is applied in designing energy-efficient buildings in urban areas?

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B) Thermodynamics

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A) Aerodynamics

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C) Quantum physics

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D) Relativity

Question 15

How does the concept of biodiversity play a role in city planning from a scientific perspective?

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A) It helps in maintaining ecological balance

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B) It reduces the need for public parks

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C) It increases urban sprawl

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D) It has no significant role

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