APES 5.10

What is urbanization?

• The migration of animal species to urban areas

• The act of preserving natural landscapes

• The process of converting natural landscapes into urban landscapes

• The reduction of urban areas to increase green spaces

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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What environmental issue is caused by replacing pervious land with impervious surfaces?

• Increased groundwater recharge

• Decreased urban runoff

• Increased urban runoff

• Decreased CO2 emissions

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is a major cause of CO2 emissions in urban areas?

• Decreased use of fossil fuels

• Increased use of renewable energy sources

• Increased vegetation

• Construction and deforestation

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

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What does saltwater intrusion contaminate?

• Urban infrastructure

• Fresh groundwater sources

• Atmospheric air

• Soil nutrients

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What trend in population movement was observed from 1950 to 2000?

• From coastal to inland communities

• From urban to rural communities

• From suburban to urban communities

• From rural to urban and suburban communities

What is one main cause for people moving from rural to urban areas?

• Lower entertainment options

• Increased job opportunities

• Higher property values

• Decreased job opportunities

What is urban sprawl?

• The decrease of urban areas due to natural disasters

• The movement from urban areas to less dense suburbs

• The movement of populations from suburbs to urban areas

• The expansion of urban areas into rural areas

What is a positive feedback loop in the context of urban sprawl?

• As more services are offered in the city, more people move in

• As more people leave the city, the urban budget increases

• As more people leave the city, more services are cut, leading to more people leaving

• As more highways are built, fewer people drive

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is an urban growth boundary?

• A zoning law that restricts urban expansion beyond a certain point

• A limit on the height of buildings in urban areas

• A boundary that separates urban and rural areas without restrictions

• A guideline for the maximum population density in urban areas

What is mixed land-use aimed at achieving?

• Separating residential areas from business districts

• Decreasing the efficiency of public transportation

• Combining residential, business, and entertainment buildings in one area

• Increasing the use of automobiles for commuting

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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