5. Urbanization & Urban Run-off

Which event marked the beginning of professional baseball in the United States?

• 1885

• 1890

• 1876

• 1895

What percentage of companies hired developers in the past 12 months?

• 46%

• 38%

• 29%

• 25%

Which area had the lowest percentage of workers hired?

• IT Support

• Developers

• IT Management

What do urban areas often provide better than rural areas?

• Better agricultural facilities

• Better educational and cultural facilities

• Better transportation facilities

• Better healthcare facilities

What drives urbanization according to the text?

• The allure of a modern lifestyle and access to amenities

• The need for more agricultural land

• The decrease in rural population

• The increase in industrial jobs

What does urban sprawl often lead to?

• Consolidation of green spaces

• Fragmentation of green spaces

• Increase in cultural spaces

• Decrease in pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a consequence of increased urbanization?

• Improved environmental conditions

• Increased strain on resources

• Decrease in urban areas

• Reduction in population growth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What happens to cultural and recreational spaces due to urbanization?

• They increase

• They remain unchanged

• They are lost

• They are enhanced

What is one of the effects of urban sprawl on the environment?

• Improvement in biodiversity

• Fragmentation of green spaces

• Increase in natural habitats

• Reduction in urban areas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is a common result of increased pollution due to urbanization?

• Improved air quality

• Environmental degradation

• Decrease in resource use

• Increase in green spaces

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4