Land Use Review

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What is urban sprawl?

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Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land, often leading to increased traffic, pollution, and loss of wildlife habitats.

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What is a rural area?

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A rural area is a region located outside towns and cities, typically characterized by open spaces, farms, and low population density.

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What is an urban area?

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An urban area is a region with a high population density and vast human-built features in comparison to areas surrounding it.

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What is desertification?

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Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

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What is overgrazing?

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Overgrazing occurs when livestock graze on vegetation too much, preventing regrowth and leading to land degradation.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is the destruction or alteration of the natural environment where plants and animals live, often due to human activities.

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What is the Dust Bowl?

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The Dust Bowl was a period in the 1930s when severe drought and poor agricultural practices led to massive dust storms in the Great Plains of the United States.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the responsible management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.

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What is the Sahel region?

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The Sahel region is a semi-arid zone in Africa that lies between the Sahara Desert to the north and the savannas to the south.

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What are solutions to overgrazing?

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Solutions to overgrazing include limiting herd sizes, rotating grazing areas, and creating multiple watering holes.