Urbanization and Land Use Study Guide practice

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What is urbanization?

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The shift of a population from the countryside to cities.

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What are the different types of land use?

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Residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, institutional.

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What are the negative effects of urbanization?

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Overcrowding, increased pollution, traffic congestion, loss of green spaces, and social inequality.

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How can urban planning help manage urbanization?

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By creating comprehensive plans that guide the development of cities and regions.

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True or False: The environmental and health impacts of pollution are shared evenly among urban residents.

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False.

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What is land use?

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The management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as settlements and semi-natural habitats.

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What is infrastructure?

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The basic physical systems of a business or nation, including transportation, communication, sewage, water, and electric systems.

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What is the ecological footprint?

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A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of natural capital used.

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What is suburbanization?

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The process of population movement from within cities to the outskirts, leading to the growth of suburban areas.

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What is urban sprawl?

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The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.