Env. Science - 8.1 Check

What is suburban sprawl and why is it considered a problem?

• Suburban sprawl is the expansion of urban areas into rural areas, leading to increased traffic and pollution.

• Suburban sprawl is the development of parks and green spaces in cities, improving air quality.

• Suburban sprawl is the reduction of city size to decrease population density.

• Suburban sprawl is the creation of more public transportation options in urban areas.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

What is the urban crisis and what are city planners doing to relieve it?

• The urban crisis is the lack of public transportation, and city planners are building more roads.

• The urban crisis is the shortage of housing, and city planners are creating more affordable housing options.

• The urban crisis is the increase in green spaces, and city planners are reducing park areas.

• The urban crisis is the decrease in population, and city planners are encouraging more people to move to cities.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is a major concern raised by the findings of the land use study in California?

• Increase in wildlife population

• Reduction of agricultural land

• Improvement in air quality

• Increase in forest areas

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

By 2025, what fraction of the world's population is expected to live in cities?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

Which of the following resources do cities and suburbs rely on?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Oceans

• Mountains

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the term used to describe the growth of cities as people move from rural to urban areas?

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Globalization

• Modernization

Until about the 1850s, where did most people live and work?

• Cities

• Villages

• Suburbs

• Factories

What has reduced the need for manufacturers to locate near their customers?

• Modern machinery

• Efficient transportation networks

• Increased population

• Advanced technology

What is urbanization?

• The growth of cities as people move from rural to urban areas

• The decline of cities as people move to rural areas

• The development of rural areas into forests

• The increase in agricultural activities in rural areas

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is one challenge countries face with rapidly growing urban populations?

• Too many schools

• Not enough jobs

• Excessive infrastructure

• Abundant resources

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3