Urbanization and Environmental Concepts

What was the outcome of Measure 49 passed in 2007?

• It allowed unrestricted development

• It prevented selling land for residential development

• It increased taxes on landowners

• It reduced environmental regulations

Which of the following is NOT a human use of land?

• Grazing livestock

• Harvesting wood

• Building roads

• Growing wild plants

Which land cover type is associated with residences and other buildings?

• Forest land

• Urban land

• Wetlands

• Rangeland

Which of the following is a key concept in the lesson?

• Photosynthesis

• Land cover

• Ocean currents

• Atmospheric pressure

What is the term used to describe the shift of population from rural areas to urban areas?

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Globalization

• Modernization

What was a major technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution that affected urbanization?

• The internet

• Railroads

• Automobiles

• Airplanes

What is light pollution?

• Excessive noise from traffic

• Unwanted light obscuring the night sky

• Chemical runoff into water bodies

• Excessive heat from urban areas

What is a major concern for those who work for environmental justice?

• Equal distribution of pollution

• Uneven distribution of pollution

• Increased urbanization

• Decreased urbanization

What is one effect of fossil fuel combustion mentioned in the text?

• Decreased noise pollution

• Release of carbon dioxide

• Increased water purity

• Reduced urban heat

How can the heat island effect be lessened?

• By increasing the number of vehicles

• By planting shade trees and installing reflective roofs

• By building more skyscrapers

• By increasing industrial activities