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6th Social Studies
Study Guide Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is a major concern of people who oppose urban sprawl? | habitat loss |
| Where is the suburb of a city most likely to be located? | on the urban fringe |
| Which of these is not part of Portland’s smart growth approach to land use planning? | single-family homes on large lots |
| In 1973, Oregon placed growth boundaries around its urban areas. What was the main purpose of these boundaries? | to stop development of farmland |
| Toronto’s Official Plan encourages infill instead of urban sprawl. Which of these is an example of infill? | replacing an abandoned factory with a new apartment building |
| Atlanta has been called “the fastest-spreading human selement in history.” Where has most of this selement taken place since the 1990s? | on the rural fringe |
| What does the term “old walking city” refer to? | urban core |
| Which of the following is something someone who is in favor of urban sprawl might say? | Developing land outside of ci,es is the best way to meet the demand for new housing. |
| What was the biggest problem created by urban sprawl in Atlanta in the 1990s? | traffic jams and air pollu,on CORRECT |
| What were the three goals of the Georgia Regional Transporta,on Authority? | reduce traffic jams, reduce air pollu,on, reduce poorly planned development |
| Which of the following is NOT a policy that the state of Georgia enacted to address urban sprawl? | limit new development to 25 percent of the city |
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