Land Use

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What is land use?

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Land use refers to the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environments such as settlements and semi-natural habitats.

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What is a protected area?

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A protected area is a region of land designated for the conservation of nature, wildlife, and cultural resources, such as national parks.

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Give an example of a protected area in the United States.

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Grand Canyon National Park is an example of a protected area.

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What are some common uses of land by people?

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Common uses of land include harvesting wood, growing crops, and preserving native species.

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What is the environmental benefit of open spaces in cities?

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Open spaces improve air quality by filtering pollutants through plants.

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What is marginal land?

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Marginal land is land that is not suitable for intensive agricultural use due to factors like poor soil quality or risk of landslides.

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Why is farmland important?

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Farmland is important because it provides crops and fruits that support urban and rural populations.

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What is rangeland?

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Rangeland is land used for grazing livestock and is characterized by natural vegetation.

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What does urbanization refer to?

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Urbanization refers to the increasing population in urban areas, leading to the expansion of cities.

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What is the impact of urbanization on farmland?

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Urbanization often leads to the loss of farmland as it is converted into residential and commercial areas.