Unit 5 - Land Use - Unit Review

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What type of surfaces in cities make them more prone to flooding?

Back

Impervious surfaces make cities more prone to flooding than rural areas.

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What is the term for the situation where shared resources are overused and depleted?

Back

Tragedy of the Commons.

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What is the process of restoring land to its original state after mining called?

Back

Reclamation.

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What type of population growth is currently the highest in the U.S.?

Back

Suburban population growth.

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What is the relationship between human population growth and resource depletion?

Back

Increased human population leads to increased resource depletion.

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Define 'permeable surfaces'.

Back

Surfaces that allow water to pass through, reducing runoff and flooding.

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Define 'impervious surfaces'.

Back

Surfaces that do not allow water to pass through, increasing runoff and flooding.

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What is 'maximum sustainable yield'?

Back

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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What is 'minimum sustainable yield'?

Back

The smallest yield that can be taken from a specific resource without compromising its ability to regenerate.

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What are some economic tools to manage public land use?

Back

Private land ownership, fees and taxes for public land use, and fines for pollution.