Chapter 10 Urbanization Review

According to the lesson 10.1 on Land Use and Urbanization, what is a recent historical change in population distribution?

• There are now more urban residents than rural residents.

• The population distribution has not changed in recent history.

• There are now more rural residents than urban residents.

• The number of urban and rural residents is exactly the same.

What is land cover defined as in the context of urbanization?

• The regulations governing the use of urban land.

• Vegetation and structures that cover land.

• The economic impact of land development.

• The process of expanding urban areas.

Which of the following is an example of land use?

• Grazing livestock of animal husbandry.

• The type of soil found in an area.

• The climate of a region.

• The natural water cycle.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

How do humans change land cover, according to the lesson?

• By allowing natural ecosystems to flourish.

• Mainly in urban areas through human activities.

• By preserving native animal and plant communities.

• By engaging in recreational activities.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the human use of forest land?

• Recreation; preservation of native animal and plant communities and ecosystems.

• Harvesting wood, wildlife, fish, nuts, and other resources.

• Residences, other buildings, and roads.

• Growing plants for food and fiber.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the primary human use of cropland?

• Preservation of native animal and plant communities and ecosystems.

• Grazing livestock.

• Growing plants for food and fiber.

• Recreation; preservation of native animal and plant communities and ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What type of land use is associated with urban land?

• Residences, other buildings, and paved roads.

• Grazing livestock.

• Harvesting wood, wildlife, fish, nuts, and other resources.

• Growing plants for food and fiber.

What was the largest category of land cover/use in the United States in 2021 according to the pie chart?

• Forest

• Developed

• Cropland

• Range

What percentage of global land cover/use did 'Developed' areas constitute in 2012?

• 25.95%

• 3.68%

• 34.34%

• 10.31%

Which category of global land cover/use was the second largest in 2012?

• Developed

• Water

• Range

• Pasture

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4