What are the detrimental effects of increased impervious surfaces in urban and rural areas?

Transition Zones and Urban Studies

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Enhanced biodiversity
Increased agricultural productivity
Improved water quality
Detrimental effects to the ecosystem
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are transition zones between urban and rural areas important?
They are ecologically vulnerable
They are highly dense areas
They have no significant impact
They are already developed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Holly Howard's affiliation?
The University of Vermont
The University of California
The University of Texas
The University of Michigan
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What variables are used to define transition zones?
Impervious surface, forest fragmentation, and road density
Population density and vegetation
Housing density and fire risk
Agricultural productivity and water quality
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the census definition of an urban area?
Based on housing density
Based on fire risk
Based on population density
Based on vegetation density
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) primarily assess?
Water quality
Fire hazards and fire risk of homes
Agricultural productivity
Urban sprawl
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a variable considered in defining transition zones?
Impervious surface
Road density
Agricultural productivity
Housing density
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