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Quizzes, Sociology Quizzes / November 2011

Smart Growth Quiz

Question 1

In September 2011, utility researchers announced that

electric usage had fallen by 2% since the previous year.
use of efficient lighting and appliances had increased by 2%.
the annual increase in electric usage was only 2%.
electricity usage had grown by 2.5%.

Question 2

“Smart growth” refers to what?

designing towns and cities for energy efficiency
building larger and more efficient electrical stations
increasing the number of schools and colleges in an area
growing more food per acre of farmland

Question 3

According to the article, the amount of money typical households spend on transportation can range from about

thirteen to thirty-nine dollars a day.
13% of their income to three times that amount.
two hundred to two hundred and fifty dollars a month.
2% to 2.5% of their income.

Question 4

“Location efficient” areas are places where people

can easily find their town or city on a map.
all carry GPS devices so they never get lost.
live near wind generated electric plants.
can walk, bike, or take public transit to jobs and errands.

Question 5

According to the Atlantic article, what is growing smaller?

shopping malls
suburban homes
television sets
office buildings

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