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1) Cities in developing countries have been shrinking as millions of people emig

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Question

1) Cities in developing countries have been shrinking as millions of people emigrate out in search of work.

a TRUE, b FALSE,

2) The U.S. government paid 90 percent of the cost of .

a subway and light rail systems in urban areas, b oil-powered passenger ships and barges, c passenger trains, d major airports to support the struggling airline industry, e high-speed interstate highways

3) A is an urban settlement that has been legally incorporated into an independent, self-governing unit.

a urbanized area, b metropolitan statistical area, c city, d suburb, e census tract

4) Before the advent of streetcars, commuter trains, and subways, the growth of suburbs was .

a limited by the laws governing building new side streets, b constrained by poor transportation, c accelerated by the lack of rules involving the construction of side roads, d accelerated by excellent transportation, e not affected by the lack of transportation.

5)Which of the following is NOT one of the chief reasons why people are attracted to the suburbs?

a A detached single-family dwelling rather than a row house or apartment ,b Access houses with unique and historic architectural designs, c Protection from inner-city crime and congestion ,d A yard surrounding the house for children to play, e Space to park several cars at no cost

Explanation / Answer

1) TRUE

2)  subway and light rail systems in urban areas

3) City

4) constrained by poor transportation

5) A yard surrounding the house for children to play