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

What will be an ideal response?


Begin an extensive tree-planting program. Begin an extensive recycling program (glass, metal, paper, and plastic). Invest in a modern bus system to transport workers and reduce private car use. Construct bicycle paths in the city center and ban automobile use in the area.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The idealized sequence of slope retreat, according to Davis, would result in ________

A) diminishing slope angles B) parallel retreat of slopes C) stream piracy D) plate tectonics E) parallel valleys

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A) one B) two C) three D) four

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