Urbanisation

The growth of cities is:

• Immigration

• Urbanization

• Materialization

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How does urban heat island effect contribute to climate change?

• By increasing temperature, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing air quality.

• By having no effect on temperature, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and air quality.

• By decreasing temperature, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and improving air quality.

• By reducing temperature, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and improving air quality.

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What are the impacts of urban heat island effect on human health?

• Decreased risk of heat-related illnesses and improvement of existing health conditions.

• No impact on human health.

• Increased risk of heat-related illnesses and worsening of existing health conditions.

• Increased risk of cold-related illnesses and improvement of existing health conditions.

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What is the definition of urban heat island?

• Urban heat island refers to the phenomenon where rural areas experience higher temperatures compared to surrounding urban areas.

• Urban heat island refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience lower temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas.

• Urban heat island refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas due to natural factors.

• Urban heat island refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas due to human activities and the built environment.

The shift of population from the countryside to a city is called:

• land use

• urbanization

• infrastructure

• land cover

Urbanized areas that spread into rural areas, removing clear boundaries between the two.

• Urban Sprawl.

• Urban Blight.

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All of the following are reasons for urbanization EXCEPT:

• Urban areas have better healthcare and educational facilities

• There are more opportunities for entertainment in urban areas

• Rent is more affordable in urban areas

• There are more jobs available in urban areas

Which strategy is commonly used in urban planning to manage city growth effectively?

• Random land use assignments

• Zoning laws

• Elimination of public input

• Decreasing infrastructure budgets

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Define urban sprawl

• The deliberate shrinking of urban areas to reduce congestion.

• The rapid decline of urban areas due to population decrease.

• The controlled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural lands.

• The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural lands.

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What are the causes of the urban heat island effect in cities? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• more population means more need for light due to economic development with businesses operating at night and safety needs for transportation

• the cutting down of trees which are an important part of the cooling process for the Earth

• the building of large skyscrapers which trap and reflect the solar radiation from the sun

• none of the above

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