10.1 Flash Cards env science

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10-1 What does 'land cover' refer to?

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The vegetation and manufactured structures that cover land.

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10-1 land use

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human activities occuring on land that are directly related to the land

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10-1 urban area

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mostly developed area covered mainly with buildings and roads and human of population of 2500 or more

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10-1 rural area

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sparsely populated areas

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10-1 urbanization

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the shift of population from the countryside to the urban areas

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10-1 infrastructure

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is made up of facilities and services and installations needed for functioning of a community

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10-1 heat island

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an area where the temperature is several degrees higher than the surrounding area

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10-1 positive impact of city

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more efficient to deliver goods and services to people also more universities and research centers available

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10-1 what is the heat island caused by

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heat absorbed by pavement and structures like dark roofs

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10-1 negative about cities

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increased use of fossil fuel from long -distance transportation