C12: Land Use Planning Mastery Check

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What is a major conflict over the use of federally owned land?

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The kinds of uses that are excluded.

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Where were early towns usually built?

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Near rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What does it mean when land is zoned?

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It is designated for specific use.

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What was the primary cause of suburban growth?

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Rising automobile usage.

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What does land use planning involve understanding?

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The geologic characteristics of a place when determining its use.

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What is land use planning?

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The process of evaluating and managing land resources to meet the needs of a community.

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What are the types of land use?

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Residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and recreational.

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What is zoning?

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The regulation of land use by local governments to control development.

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What is the purpose of land use planning?

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To ensure sustainable development and efficient use of land resources.

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What factors influence land use decisions?

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Economic, social, environmental, and political factors.