Changing land use

The video explores the growth of Las Vegas, highlighting how urban areas expand over deserts. It discusses land use changes, redevelopment, and the transformation of ghost towns like Rhyolite into tourist spots. Human activities, such as dam construction, significantly alter landscapes, as seen with Lake Mead. The video concludes by emphasizing that land use evolves based on human needs.

What do the satellite images of Las Vegas primarily show?

• The increase in desert wildlife

• The growth of vegetation in the desert

• The expansion of urban areas over the desert

• The decline of urban areas

What is the term used for changing the purpose of a land area?

• Reformation

• Redevelopment

• Rehabilitation

• Reconstruction

What happened to the town of Rhyolite after the gold ran out?

• It was converted into a residential area

• It was transformed into a wildlife area

• It became a bustling city

• It was deserted and later became a tourist attraction

How do dams affect the landscape according to the video?

• They increase the amount of vegetation

• They reduce the size of reservoirs

• They create new urban areas

• They divert water and can flood existing lands

What is revealed when the water level in Lake Mead drops?

• New urban developments

• Old industrial sites

• New wildlife areas

• Ruins of old buildings