Urban Fashion and Design

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What is the term used to describe the fashion style that originated in the urban areas of the United States in the 1970s and 1980s?

  1. Hip-hop fashion

  2. Streetwear

  3. Urban fashion

  4. Grunge fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hip-hop fashion is a style of dress that originated in the urban areas of the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. It is characterized by baggy clothing, sneakers, and gold jewelry.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of streetwear fashion?

  1. Bold graphics

  2. Oversized silhouettes

  3. Bright colors

  4. Tailored clothing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Streetwear fashion is characterized by bold graphics, oversized silhouettes, and bright colors. Tailored clothing is not a characteristic of streetwear fashion.

What is the term used to describe the fashion style that is inspired by the culture of skateboarding?

  1. Surf fashion

  2. Skate fashion

  3. Punk fashion

  4. Hipster fashion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Skate fashion is a style of dress that is inspired by the culture of skateboarding. It is characterized by loose-fitting clothing, sneakers, and beanies.

Which of the following is NOT a type of urban fashion?

  1. Hip-hop fashion

  2. Streetwear

  3. Punk fashion

  4. Bohemian fashion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hip-hop fashion, streetwear, and punk fashion are all types of urban fashion. Bohemian fashion is not a type of urban fashion.

What is the term used to describe the fashion style that is characterized by a mix of high-end and low-end clothing?

  1. High-low fashion

  2. Streetwear

  3. Punk fashion

  4. Bohemian fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

High-low fashion is a style of dress that is characterized by a mix of high-end and low-end clothing. It is often seen as a way to express individuality and creativity.

Which of the following is NOT a type of urban design?

  1. Mixed-use development

  2. Transit-oriented development

  3. Green infrastructure

  4. Sprawl


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, and green infrastructure are all types of urban design. Sprawl is not a type of urban design.

What is the term used to describe the design of a city or town that is intended to be sustainable and environmentally friendly?

  1. Sustainable design

  2. Green design

  3. Eco-friendly design

  4. Smart growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable design is the design of a city or town that is intended to be sustainable and environmentally friendly. It is often characterized by the use of renewable energy sources, green building materials, and public transportation.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sustainable design?

  1. Reduced energy consumption

  2. Improved air quality

  3. Increased biodiversity

  4. Increased traffic congestion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable design can lead to reduced energy consumption, improved air quality, and increased biodiversity. It does not lead to increased traffic congestion.

What is the term used to describe the design of a city or town that is intended to be walkable and bikeable?

  1. Walkable design

  2. Bikeable design

  3. Complete streets

  4. Smart growth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Complete streets are designed to be safe and accessible for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. They often include features such as wide sidewalks, bike lanes, and crosswalks.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of complete streets?

  1. Improved air quality

  2. Reduced traffic congestion

  3. Increased physical activity

  4. Increased crime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Complete streets can lead to improved air quality, reduced traffic congestion, and increased physical activity. They do not lead to increased crime.

What is the term used to describe the design of a city or town that is intended to be compact and dense?

  1. Compact design

  2. Dense design

  3. Smart growth

  4. New Urbanism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Smart growth is the design of a city or town that is intended to be compact and dense. It is often characterized by the use of mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, and green infrastructure.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of smart growth?

  1. Reduced energy consumption

  2. Improved air quality

  3. Increased biodiversity

  4. Increased sprawl


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smart growth can lead to reduced energy consumption, improved air quality, and increased biodiversity. It does not lead to increased sprawl.

What is the term used to describe the design of a city or town that is intended to be resilient to climate change?

  1. Resilient design

  2. Sustainable design

  3. Green design

  4. Smart growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilient design is the design of a city or town that is intended to be resilient to climate change. It is often characterized by the use of green infrastructure, sustainable building materials, and renewable energy sources.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of resilient design?

  1. Reduced energy consumption

  2. Improved air quality

  3. Increased biodiversity

  4. Increased flooding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resilient design can lead to reduced energy consumption, improved air quality, and increased biodiversity. It does not lead to increased flooding.

What is the term used to describe the design of a city or town that is intended to be equitable and inclusive?

  1. Equitable design

  2. Inclusive design

  3. Universal design

  4. Smart growth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Universal design is the design of a city or town that is intended to be equitable and inclusive. It is often characterized by the use of accessible features, such as ramps, elevators, and Braille signage.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of universal design?

  1. Increased accessibility

  2. Improved safety

  3. Increased independence

  4. Increased segregation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Universal design can lead to increased accessibility, improved safety, and increased independence. It does not lead to increased segregation.

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