Which term describes a ring of land around a city to prevent sprawl?

Which term describes a ring of land around a city to prevent sprawl?

• A. Greenfield
• B. Greenbelt
• C. Greenhouse
• D. Greenway

Answer: (B)

A greenbelt is a ring of land around a city designated to curb suburban growth and urban sprawl. By protecting this corridor of open space—often including farms, parks, and forests—it creates a physical and policy boundary that channels development inward, preserves agricultural land and natural habitats, and preserves opportunities for recreation. The other terms describe different ideas: greenfield refers to undeveloped land on the urban fringe that can be developed, greenway is a linear recreational or habitat corridor, and greenhouse is a structure for growing plants.

A greenbelt is a ring of land around a city designated to curb suburban growth and urban sprawl. By protecting this corridor of open space—often including farms, parks, and forests—it creates a physical and policy boundary that channels development inward, preserves agricultural land and natural habitats, and preserves opportunities for recreation. The other terms describe different ideas: greenfield refers to undeveloped land on the urban fringe that can be developed, greenway is a linear recreational or habitat corridor, and greenhouse is a structure for growing plants.