Apes Urbanization

What is a positive feedback loop in the context of urban sprawl?

• As more services are offered in the city, more people move in

• As more people leave the city, the urban budget increases

• As more people leave the city, more services are cut, leading to more people leaving

• As more highways are built, fewer people drive

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What is urbanization?

• The migration of animal species to urban areas

• The act of preserving natural landscapes

• The process of converting natural landscapes into urban landscapes

• The reduction of urban areas to increase green spaces

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What trend in population movement was observed from 1950 to 2000?

• From coastal to inland communities

• From urban to rural communities

• From suburban to urban communities

• From rural to urban and suburban communities

Urbanization prevents groundwater recharge, causing precipitation to

• Runoff into local bodies of water

• Sink into the foundation of your house

• be absorbed by the concrete

• evaporate causing more rain

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Removing of vegetation to convert natural landscape to city (urban) is called

• Suburban Development

• Urbanization

• Urbaning

• Deforestation

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Population growth in coastal cities can lead to saltwater intrusion due to which of the following two.

• Excessive groundwater withdrawal

• sea level rise

• excess rain

• salt particles in the air

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Pop. movement out of dense, urban centers to less dense suburban areas surrounding the city

• Urban Migration

• Urban Sprawl

• Urban Movement

• City Sliders

How does urbanization impact Ecological Footprint?

• Urbanization has no impact on Ecological Footprint

• Urbanization leads to a decrease in resource consumption and waste production

• Urbanization contributes to an increase in Ecological Footprint through higher energy consumption, increased waste generation, and reduced green spaces.

• Urbanization helps in preserving natural habitats and reducing resource exploitation

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How does urbanization affect ape habitats?

• A) It increases the availability of natural resources for apes.

• B) It leads to habitat fragmentation and loss for apes.

• C) It creates new habitats for apes in urban areas.

• D) It has no impact on ape habitats.

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What is a common consequence of urbanization on ape populations?

• A) Increased genetic diversity

• B) Decreased food availability

• C) Enhanced social structures

• D) Improved health conditions

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