Unit 5 - Land Use - Unit Review

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Increased human population leads to ___________ resource depletion.

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increased

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What is the term for the situation where private land ownership and public land use fees help prevent overuse of shared resources?

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Tragedy of the Commons

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The amount of (permeable/impervious) surfaces in cities make them (more/less) prone to flooding than rural areas.

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Impervious, More

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Mine ________ is the process of restoring land to its original state after mining has finished.

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reclamation

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What is forestry that minimizes damage to an ecosystem (habitats destruction, soil erosion, etc.)?

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Sustainable forestry

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Define 'Tragedy of the Commons'.

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A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to negative outcomes for the community.

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What is the impact of urbanization on local ecosystems?

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Urbanization often leads to habitat destruction, increased pollution, and changes in local water cycles.

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What is the concept of Maximum Sustainable Yield?

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The largest yield (or catch) that can be taken from a specific fish stock or resource over an indefinite period under constant environmental conditions.

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Explain the term 'impervious surfaces'.

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Surfaces that do not allow water to penetrate, leading to increased runoff and potential flooding.

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What is the purpose of land reclamation?

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To restore land that has been disturbed or degraded, often due to mining or industrial activities.