When a developer buys land beyond the edge of growth causing the infrastructure network to be developed in an irregular pattern, it is called
A) suburban growth.
B) urban sprawl.
C) leapfrogging.
D) agglomeration.
Answer: C
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Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?
A) "Growth" normally refers to the standard of living, while "development" normally refers to the economic system in a country. B) "Growth" normally refers to the economic system, while "development" normally refers to the political system in a country. C) "Growth" normally refers to improvements, while "development" usually refers to an increase in the size of a system. D) "Growth" normally refers to the increase in agricultural output, while "development" usually refers to the improvement in the educational system of a country. E) "Growth" normally refers to increase in the size of the system, while "development" usually refers to improvements.
The ocean crust
A. becomes progressively younger away from the midocean ridges. B. becomes progressively older away from the midocean ridges. C. ranges in age; the oldest ocean crust is in the Atlantic and the youngest ocean crust is in the Arctic. D. is the same age worldwide.
Wood and charcoal burning is still the main energy source for about 30 percent of the world's population.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Construction of the Panama Canal was hindered by
A. rockslides into the canal, which necessitated extra excavation. B. too low a regional water table to fill the canal adequately. C. quick clays beneath the canal. D. All of the choices are correct.