About this Study Set
This study set covers Urban Planning through
25 practice questions.
An introduction to how cities are organized, featuring infrastructure, zoning, and public spaces. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Urban Planning for Young Explorers study set below.
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1
What is the name for the wide paths in a city designed specifically for people to walk on safely?
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A
Highways
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B
Sidewalks
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C
Runways
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D
Driveways
2
What type of public building is used to hold large collections of books for people to borrow?
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A
Library
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B
Factory
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C
Garage
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D
Stadium
3
What do urban planners call the areas with grass, trees, and playgrounds meant for public recreation?
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A
Parking lots
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B
Public parks
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C
Office blocks
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D
Warehouses
4
Which system is used in cities to move clean water into homes and take used water away?
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A
Electricity grid
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B
Plumbing system
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C
Internet cable
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D
Solar farm
5
What are the colored lights called that help control the flow of cars and pedestrians at intersections?
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A
Street lamps
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B
Traffic signals
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C
Flashlights
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D
Spotlights
6
In urban planning, what is the word for a place where people can catch a bus, train, or tram?
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A
Terminal
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B
Public transport hub
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C
Airport
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D
Garage
7
What is the term for a tall building that has many levels of offices or apartments stacked on top of each other?
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A
Skyscraper
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B
Cottage
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C
Tent
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D
Bungalow
8
What are the white lines painted on a road to show pedestrians where it is safe to walk across?
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A
Speed bumps
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B
Zebra crossing
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C
Stop sign
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D
Lane marker
9
Which professional creates the maps and drawings that show where buildings and roads should go in a city?
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A
Urban planner
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B
Baker
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C
Doctor
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D
Teacher
10
What do cities provide to keep the streets safe and visible when it is dark outside?
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A
Street lighting
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B
Fences
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C
Bridges
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D
Tunnels
11
What is the name of a large open area in a city center where people often gather for community events?
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A
Town square
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B
Private basement
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C
Factory floor
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D
Warehouse
12
What is the primary purpose of a 'zoning' map in a city?
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A
To choose street names
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B
To decide how land is used
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C
To pick the color of buildings
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D
To count the number of trees
13
What do cities collect from garbage trucks to keep the streets clean and healthy?
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A
Waste management
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B
Building materials
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C
Public art
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D
Water supply
14
Which type of public service facility is built specifically to provide medical care to people?
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A
Hospital
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B
Post office
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C
Fire station
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D
Museum
15
What structure is built over a river or a busy road to help people and vehicles move from one side to the other?
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A
Bridge
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B
Fence
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C
Wall
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D
Tower
16
What do urban planners call the network of pipes that provides electricity or gas to buildings?
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A
Infrastructure
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B
Gardening
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C
Sculpting
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D
Painting
17
What is the specific name for the emergency services building that houses fire engines and firefighters?
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A
Fire station
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B
Police shop
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C
Train station
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D
Post office
18
What is a 'bicycle lane' in a city designed to provide?
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A
A safe path for cyclists
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B
A place to store cars
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C
A track for race cars
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D
A path for boats
19
What are the tall metal or wooden poles that hold the wires for electricity in a city?
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A
Utility poles
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B
Flagpoles
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C
Tree trunks
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D
Ladders
20
What is the name for the area in a city where goods are manufactured or products are made?
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A
Industrial zone
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B
Residential zone
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C
Playground
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D
Living room
21
What do cities use to provide information to people about the names of streets and directions?
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A
Signage
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B
Graffiti
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C
Decorations
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D
Paint
22
What is a 'residential zone' in a city mainly used for?
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A
Building houses for people to live
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B
Growing forests
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C
Manufacturing cars
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D
Parking airplanes
23
What is the purpose of a 'crosswalk' signal that makes a beeping sound?
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A
To help people know when to walk
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B
To warn of rain
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C
To call a taxi
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D
To measure wind speed
24
What do urban planners call a road that connects two distant cities together?
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A
Highway
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B
Driveway
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C
Alley
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D
Sidewalk
25
What is the function of a 'storm drain' found on the side of a city street?
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A
To collect rainwater
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B
To store trash
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C
To hold electricity
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D
To grow flowers
