
APES Unit 5
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11th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the environmental impacts of urban heat islands?
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Urban heat islands can lead to increased energy consumption, elevated emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, and exacerbated heat-related health issues.
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