Urbanization and Land Use Review

What is urbanization? Urbanization occurs when an area's _______ is concentrated in _______. More than _______ of people live in urban areas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How is land used? Land use involves all human _______ related to _______. Land use plans are enforced by _______ _______. _______ land use makes up the vast majority of cities in the US.

What are some other types of land use?

• Residential

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Agricultural

What is Euclidean zoning? Euclidean zoning is a _______ of land use by type into specific _______ of a city. It was originally used to separate _______ areas from _______ in industrial areas.

What are some downsides of Euclidean zoning?

• It promotes mixed-use development

• It can lead to urban sprawl

• It encourages high-density housing

• It reduces traffic congestion

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

How did agriculture lead towards the development of villages and specialized trades? Because food supply was _______ for long periods of time when _______ and soil _______ were used, people began to focus on _______ instead of farming.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

As trade expanded, technologies that _______ trading were developed, such as carts, ______, roads, and ______.

How have agricultural advancements led to further urbanization? Better yields can be produced with _______ workers, so more people leave agricultural work for other _______.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

Cities affect the environment around them by:

• Increasing pollution levels

• Reducing biodiversity

• Improving air quality

• Conserving natural resources

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How will cities need to change to accommodate growth in the future?

• By expanding infrastructure and public services

• By reducing population density

• By limiting technological advancements

• By maintaining current urban planning strategies

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1