Land

^Term
This is an area with more than 2,500 people and a governing body.

• rural
• urban
• open space

^Term
This is an area with relatively sparse (few) people.

• rural
• urban
• open space

^Term

Land within urban areas that is set aside for scenic and recreational enjoyment.

• rural

• urban

• open space

^Term
This is built to provide public services (or access to public services).

• infrastructure
• urbanization
• ecosystem services

^Term
The term used for the movement of people from rural areas to cities.

• wilderness
• urbanization
• land-use planning

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

^Term
Developers, environmentalists, citizens, business people, and public officials all work together when doing this.

• wilderness
• urbanization
• land-use planning

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

^Term
These are resources produced by natural and artificial ecosystems.

• ecosystem services
• reforestation
• overgrazing

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

^Concept
Which of the following is most true of parks and preserves?

• They serve as sources of wood for industries.
  
• They provide limited hunting of designated wildlife. 
• They provide recreation for people. 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

^Concept
One benefit that results from preserving farmland is...

• increased CO₂ production. 
• increased urban temperatures (heat islands). 
• increased crop production.
  

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

^Concept
In cities, when: traffic jams, substandard housing, and pollution result, then this exists.

• urbanization
• urban sprawl
• urban crisis
  

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7