AP Enviro Notes - 5.10 (Urbanization)

Slide 3:

What is the definition of urbanization?

• Increasing the density of people per unit area

• Decreasing the density of people per unit area

• Increasing the number of rural areas

Slide 3:

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, what is the minimum population density for an area to be considered urban?

• 500 people/mi²

• 1,000 people/mi²

• 1,500 people/mi²

• 2,000 people/mi²

Slide 4:

Which area currently has the highest growth in the U.S.?

• Urban

• Rural

• Suburban

• Industrial

Slide 4:

What are suburbs?

• Densely populated urban centers

• Less dense areas surrounding urban areas

• Isolated rural communities

Slide 5:

What is one environmental advantage of urban areas compared to suburban or rural areas in developed countries?

• Larger impacts per person

• Smaller impacts per person

• More carbon dioxide emissions per person

• Greater amounts of solid waste per person

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Slide 5:

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas?

• Less dense housing

• Limited access to public transportation

• More nearby services

• Fewer resources required

Slide 6:

According to the United Nations, how many people live in "informal" settlements worldwide?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

Slide 7:

What is one impact of replacing soil and vegetation with impervious surfaces like concrete and asphalt?

• Increased groundwater recharge

• Enhanced water infiltration

• Prevention of water runoff

• Increased flooding

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

Slide 8:

Which of the following is a major source of CO₂ emissions related to construction?

• Solar panel production

• Cement production

• Wind turbine installation

• Electric vehicle manufacturing

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Slide 8:

What environmental impact is associated with deforestation in the context of construction?

• Increase in biodiversity

• Loss of future carbon sequestration

• Reduction in soil erosion

• Increase in water retention

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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