Urbanization Flashcard

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What is zoning?

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Designating space/land for specific use.

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What are the ecological cons of urbanization?

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Loss of natural habitats and increased scavenger populations.

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What are two primary causes of urban sprawl?

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Population growth and ecological restoration.

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What are the environmental cons of urbanization?

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High waste output and concentrated pollution.

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What is an urban area?

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A region characterized by high population density and vast human-built features.

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What is urban sprawl?

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The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.

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What is a heat island?

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An urban area that experiences significantly warmer temperatures than its rural surroundings.

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What is mixed-use development?

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A type of urban development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, and institutional uses.

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What is the impact of urbanization on wildlife?

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Urbanization can lead to habitat loss and increased wildlife roadkill.

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What is sustainable urban development?

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Urban development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.