Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Why are parklands so important in urban areas?
multiple answer choices
a. City dwellers want to escape noise, commotion, and stress of urban life.
b .built from sustainable materials, minimize energy and water use, control pollution, recycle wastes.
c .Encourage bicycle use and bus ridership.
d.Urbanization makes protecting natural lands important -> Urban dwellers become disconnected from nature.
e .Help regulate climate, purify air/water, provide wildlife habitat.
f .Protect water quality, boost property values, provide corridors for wildlife.
g .Natural lands, public parks, and open space provide greenery, scenic beauty, freedom, and recreation.
Question 2
How can governments encourage mass transit?
a. Encourage bicycle use and bus ridership
b. All of the above.
c. Charge trucks for road damageI
d. Reward carpoolers.
e. Tax inefficient modes of transport.
Question 3
Long, wide corridors of parklands is called Greenways.
True orFalse
Question 4
Greenbelts may surround an entire urban area.
True or False
Question 5
multiple choices
a.7 principles of design for sustainable cities are:
b.Group of answer choices
c.Walkable
d.Drivable
e.Preserve natural environment
f.Mixed-use/income/land neighborhoods
g.Bicycle networks, auto-free streets
h. Low-quality transit
i. Focus (match density and mix to transit capacity)
j. High-quality transit
k. Many kinds of streets (connect)
l. Vehicle networks, auto streets
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