Urban Sprawl: Exit ticket

Key Term: Urban Sprawl Definition: when a _____ grows quickly and spreads out causing negative consequences. What is the correct term to fill in the blank?

• city

• river

• mountain

• forest

Key Term: Metropolitan Areas Definition: a region with a _____ populated urban center, suburbs, and other communities. Fill in the blank.

• densely

• sparsely

• rarely

• lightly

Key Term: Megalopolis Definition: A region in which several _____ cities and _____ areas grow together. Fill in the blanks.

• large, metropolitan

• small, rural

• ancient, agricultural

• isolated, industrial

Key Term: Sustainable Development Definition: building communities that are _____ friendly. Fill in the blank.

• environmentally

• financially

• politically

• technologically

Houston is considered an example of urban sprawl because:

• it has rapidly expanded outward with low-density development.

• it is a city with strict zoning laws and compact growth.

• it is known for its high population density and limited land use.

• it has a small geographic area with little suburban development.

Some negative effects of urban sprawl:

• Increased traffic congestion and pollution

• Increased access to green spaces

• Improved public transportation

• Lower housing costs

Overall, this cartoon shows a ______ view of Urban Sprawl.

• positive

• neutral

• negative

• supportive

The rapid spread of a city from its center is known as...

• New Urbanism

• Exurbanization

• Urban sprawl

• Urban infill

Urban areas are more likely than rural areas to have:

• larger population size.
• higher population density.
• more heterogeneity.
• all of the above.