Question 1

The urban growth occurring in the developing countries is

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A) generally well planned and orderly 
B) helping to eliminate urban poverty 
C) generally offset by migration to rural areas 
D) caused by both immigration and natural increase 
E) all of these answers 
A) generally well planned and orderly 
B) helping to eliminate urban poverty 
C) generally offset by migration to rural areas 
D) caused by both immigration and natural increase 
E) all of these answers

Question 2

Since 1980, the U.S. a.population has

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A) shifted to the north and east 
B) shifted to the north and west 
C) shifted to the south and east 
D) shifted to the south and west 
E) shifted to the north as people seek cooler areas because of global warming 
A) shifted to the north and east 
B) shifted to the north and west 
C) shifted to the south and east 
D) shifted to the south and west 
E) shifted to the north as people seek cooler areas because of global warming

Question 3

In an ecocity, plants are utilized to provide shade and beauty. a.Typically, the plants are

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A) always fast-growing, broadleaf plants 
B) adapted to local climate and soils 
C) adapted so they do not use much water 
D) resistant to pests 
E) all of these answers 
A) always fast-growing, broadleaf plants 
B) adapted to local climate and soils 
C) adapted so they do not use much water 
D) resistant to pests 
E) all of these answers

Question 4

The term demographic transition refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a requirement for a population to reach a specific size before it becomes stable 
B) the slowing down in the growth of a population as it approaches the carrying capacity 
C) the decline in death rates followed by decline in birth rates when a country becomes industrialized 
D) the decline in death rates followed by a decline in birth rates that occurred when the germ theory of disease was discovered 
E) all of these answers 
A) a requirement for a population to reach a specific size before it becomes stable 
B) the slowing down in the growth of a population as it approaches the carrying capacity 
C) the decline in death rates followed by decline in birth rates when a country becomes industrialized 
D) the decline in death rates followed by a decline in birth rates that occurred when the germ theory of disease was discovered 
E) all of these answers

Question 5

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable.

-Tax credits are available for installing solar panels on private homes.12.60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

Accepted Answer

A) reliance on solar energy 
B) biodiversity 
C) chemical cycling 
A) reliance on solar energy 
B) biodiversity 
C) chemical cycling

Question 6

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice
  
-On the generalized model of the demographic transition, choose the stage that has a high birth rate and a high death rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items listed below with the...

Question 7

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable.

-60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

Accepted Answer

A) reliance on solar energy 
B) biodiversity 
C) chemical cycling 
A) reliance on solar energy 
B) biodiversity 
C) chemical cycling

Question 8

The three most populous countries on the Earth are, in order of population size from largest to smallest:

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A) China, India, and the United States 
B) India, China, and the United States 
C) China, India, and Brazil 
D) China, Brazil, and India 
E) India, China, and Russia 
A) China, India, and the United States 
B) India, China, and the United States 
C) China, India, and Brazil 
D) China, Brazil, and India 
E) India, China, and Russia

Question 9

Some United States cities are attempting to be more livable and more environmentally sustainable. a.Examples are:

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A) Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona 
B) Houston and Dallas, Texas 
C) San Bernardino and Oakland, California 
D) Atlanta, Georgia, and Miami, Florida 
E) Davis, California; Portland, Oregon; and Chattanooga, Tennessee 
A) Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona 
B) Houston and Dallas, Texas 
C) San Bernardino and Oakland, California 
D) Atlanta, Georgia, and Miami, Florida 
E) Davis, California; Portland, Oregon; and Chattanooga, Tennessee

Question 10

Can the city you now live in become an ecocity? Name four things your city could do to begin a transition to ecocity status.
a.Hint: Think of the processes now in place in Curitiba, Brazil.

Accepted Answer

Begin an extensive tree-planting program

Question 11

Inadequate health care for poor women during pregnancy is one of the reasons the United States has such a high____________________.

Accepted Answer

infant mor

Question 12

It can be said that poverty is becoming _____ urbanized, mostly in _____ countries.

Accepted Answer

A) less, developing 
B) increasingly, developed 
C) increasingly, developing 
D) less, developed 
E) somewhat, both developed and developing 
A) less, developing 
B) increasingly, developed 
C) increasingly, developing 
D) less, developed 
E) somewhat, both developed and developing

Question 13

Rapidly growing countries have an age structure that

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A) forms an inverted pyramid 
B) has a broad-based pyramid 
C) shows little variation in population by age 
D) has a narrow pyramid 
E) has a relatively large postreproductive population 
A) forms an inverted pyramid 
B) has a broad-based pyramid 
C) shows little variation in population by age 
D) has a narrow pyramid 
E) has a relatively large postreproductive population

Question 14

During 2009, about ____________________ million people will be added to the planet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During 2009, about ____________________ million people will...

Question 15

There are currently a number of megacities on the planet, with populations greater than 10 million. a.The first hypercity on the planet, with a population of 35 million people, is

Accepted Answer

A) Mumbai in India 
B) Tokyo in Japan 
C) New York City in the United States 
D) Moscow in Russia 
E) Montreal in Canada 
A) Mumbai in India 
B) Tokyo in Japan 
C) New York City in the United States 
D) Moscow in Russia 
E) Montreal in Canada

Question 16

Mexico City has recently improved its air quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable.

-Flood-prone areas along the river banks have been converted to parks.

Accepted Answer

A) reliance on solar energy 
B) biodiversity 
C) chemical cycling 
A) reliance on solar energy 
B) biodiversity 
C) chemical cycling

Question 18

Women possess ____ of the world's land.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 2% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 75% 
A) less than 2% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 75%

Question 19

How many people are estimated to live in acute poverty today in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.4 billion 
B) 1.4 million 
C) 140,000 
D) 82 million 
E) none of these answers 
A) 1.4 billion 
B) 1.4 million 
C) 140,000 
D) 82 million 
E) none of these answers

Question 20

The world population is expected to increase from _____ in 2009 to _____ in 2050.

Accepted Answer

A) 6.8 million, 9.5 million 
B) 6.8 billion, 9.5 billion 
C) 7.5 billion, 11 billion 
D) 7.5 million, 11 million 
E) No such numbers are available because too many factors affect human population growth. 
A) 6.8 million, 9.5 million 
B) 6.8 billion, 9.5 billion 
C) 7.5 billion, 11 billion 
D) 7.5 million, 11 million 
E) No such numbers are available because too many factors affect human population growth.

The urban growth occurring in the developing countries is

Since 1980, the U.S. a.population has

In an ecocity, plants are utilized to provide shade and beauty. a.Typically, the plants are

The term demographic transition refers to

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable. -Tax credits are available for installing solar panels on private homes.12.60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the generalized model of the demographic transition, choose the stage that has a high birth rate and a high death rate.

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable. -60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

The three most populous countries on the Earth are, in order of population size from largest to smallest:

Some United States cities are attempting to be more livable and more environmentally sustainable. a.Examples are:

Can the city you now live in become an ecocity? Name four things your city could do to begin a transition to ecocity status. a.Hint: Think of the processes now in place in Curitiba, Brazil.

Inadequate health care for poor women during pregnancy is one of the reasons the United States has such a high____________________.

It can be said that poverty is becoming _ urbanized, mostly in _ countries.

Rapidly growing countries have an age structure that

During 2009, about ____________________ million people will be added to the planet.

There are currently a number of megacities on the planet, with populations greater than 10 million. a.The first hypercity on the planet, with a population of 35 million people, is

Mexico City has recently improved its air quality.

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable. -Flood-prone areas along the river banks have been converted to parks.

Women possess ____ of the world's land.

How many people are estimated to live in acute poverty today in developing countries?

The world population is expected to increase from _ in 2009 to _ in 2050.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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Exam 6: The Human Population and Urbanization

The urban growth occurring in the developing countries is

Since 1980, the U.S. a.population has

In an ecocity, plants are utilized to provide shade and beauty. a.Typically, the plants are

The term demographic transition refers to

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable. -Tax credits are available for installing solar panels on private homes.12.60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the generalized model of the demographic transition, choose the stage that has a high birth rate and a high death rate.

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable. -60% of metal, glass, and plastic is recycled.

The three most populous countries on the Earth are, in order of population size from largest to smallest:

Some United States cities are attempting to be more livable and more environmentally sustainable. a.Examples are:

Can the city you now live in become an ecocity? Name four things your city could do to begin a transition to ecocity status. a.Hint: Think of the processes now in place in Curitiba, Brazil.

Inadequate health care for poor women during pregnancy is one of the reasons the United States has such a high____________________.

It can be said that poverty is becoming _____ urbanized, mostly in _____ countries.

Rapidly growing countries have an age structure that

During 2009, about ____________________ million people will be added to the planet.

There are currently a number of megacities on the planet, with populations greater than 10 million. a.The first hypercity on the planet, with a population of 35 million people, is

Mexico City has recently improved its air quality.

Use the list of three sustainability principles below to categorize actions taken by the city of Curitiba, Brazil, (or any city) in an effort to become more sustainable. -Flood-prone areas along the river banks have been converted to parks.

Women possess ____ of the world's land.

How many people are estimated to live in acute poverty today in developing countries?

The world population is expected to increase from _____ in 2009 to _____ in 2050.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

Filters

It can be said that poverty is becoming _ urbanized, mostly in _ countries.

The world population is expected to increase from _ in 2009 to _ in 2050.