Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Which of the following is not one of the reasons for urban sprawl in the United States in the post World War II era? Mass manufacturing of automobiles occurred after World War II Availability of low interest mortgages For the first time in U.S. history, it was cheaper to own a home than to rent one A sharp drop in gasoline prices occurred in 1945 |
A sharp drop in gasoline prices occurred in 1945
|
|
|
Which of the following sources funded the construction of highways in the 1950's and 1960's in the United States? Voluntary contributions from citizens Tax on gasoline Increased property taxes in densely populated cities A highway surcharge on all new automobilesIncreased income tax |
Tax on gasoline |
|
|
Which of the following were the first to migrate from cities to the suburbs?
The elderly and the handicapped Minorities Newly arrived immigrants after World War II Affluent citizens College students |
Affluent citizens
|
|
|
While U.S. population increased by _________ % during 1945-1980, the consumption of oil increased by __________% during the same period. 5, 50 200, 50 50, 200 25, 100 60, 300 |
60, 300 |
|
|
Who was the U.S. President when Congress passed the Highway Revenue Act? Eisenhower Johnson Kennedy Roosevelt Truman |
Eisenhower |
|
|
In which country are high speed "bullet" trains used extensively? United States India Italy Brazil Japan |
Japan |
|
|
Which of the following is not true about urban blight? It results in increased property taxes in cities It is being combated by substantial investments in many U.S. cities It is accompanied by high rates of unemployment in affected areas It results in run-down neighborhoods in cities |
It results in increased property taxes in cities |
|
|
Which of the following is not a consequence of urban sprawl Urban blight Increase in water pollution Loss of agricultural landIncrease in air pollution A sharp drop in the price of gasoline in suburbs |
A sharp drop in the price of gasoline in suburbs |
|
|
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a livable city, based on observations around the world? Large parking spaces in the heart of the city Efficient public transportation Heterogeneity of residences, offices, shops and restaurants Open spaces for people to interact High population density |
Large parking spaces in the heart of the city |
|
|
This organization builds homes through charitable contributions and help from volunteers. EPA The President's Council on Sustainability Environmental Defense Fund Natural Resources Defense Council Habitat for Humanity |
Habitat for Humanity |
