APES Unit 5

Front

What causes an urban heat island?

Back

Urban heat islands are primarily caused by pavement and concrete, which absorb and retain heat, leading to higher temperatures in urban areas compared to surrounding rural areas.

Front

What is a sustainable solution to urban growth?

Back

Building up (vertical growth) is a sustainable solution to urban growth, as it maximizes land use and reduces urban sprawl.

Front

What was the Green Revolution?

Back

The Green Revolution refers to a period of significant increase in crop yields in developing countries due to the introduction of high-yielding varieties, fertilizers, and irrigation.

Front

True or False: Urban sprawl has caused people in urban areas to drive and own twice as much land.

Back

True. Urban sprawl has led to increased land ownership and driving distances for residents in urban areas.

Front

What is a likely cause of the overall increase in an insect population despite pesticide applications?

Back

The survival of increasing numbers of resistant insects is a likely cause of the overall increase in the insect population over time.

Front

Define urban sprawl.

Back

Urban sprawl is the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land, often characterized by low-density development.

Front

What are the environmental impacts of urban heat islands?

Back

Urban heat islands can lead to increased energy consumption, elevated emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, and exacerbated heat-related health issues.

Front

What is the significance of building up in urban planning?

Back

Building up helps to conserve land, reduce infrastructure costs, and minimize environmental impacts associated with urban sprawl.

Front

Explain the concept of sustainable agriculture.

Back

Sustainable agriculture focuses on farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, emphasizing environmental health, economic profitability, and social equity.

Front

What role do resistant insects play in pest management?

Back

Resistant insects can survive pesticide applications, leading to population increases and challenges in pest management, necessitating integrated pest management strategies.