Exploring Land Use and Urban Development

The video discusses land use, focusing on urban sprawl and urbanization. It highlights the shift from rural to urban living, the impacts of urban sprawl, and the challenges it poses, such as pollution and loss of land. The video also explores solutions like smart growth and conservation efforts, including national parks and wildlife refuges, to mitigate these issues.

What year was the first image of Las Vegas taken that was shown in the video?

• 1984

• 1990

• 2000

• 2011

What term describes the expansion of cities into peripheral areas?

• Rural sprawl

• Smart growth

• Urban blight

• Urban sprawl

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What is a positive aspect of urbanization mentioned in the video?

• Higher transportation costs

• Increased pollution

• Decreased land conservation

• More land conserved for ecosystems

What type of pollution is NOT mentioned as a consequence of urban sprawl?

• Air pollution

• Light pollution

• Soil pollution

• Noise pollution

By what year do predictions suggest that more people will live in urban rather than rural areas?

• 2150

• 2050

• 2000

• 2100

What is the primary reason for the demographic shift from rural to urban areas?

• Job opportunities

• Educational opportunities

• Climate change

• Cultural attractions

What is a major problem associated with low-density housing in urban sprawl?

• Increased public transport efficiency

• More communal living spaces

• Increased land usage

• Decreased land usage

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Which U.S. city is mentioned as having low-density housing contributing to urban sprawl?

• Miami

• Phoenix

• San Francisco

• New York

What is the primary goal of the National Park Service as discussed in the video?

• Support urban sprawl

• Preserve natural landscapes for future generations

• Increase tourism

• Promote urban development

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What strategy is suggested to combat the effects of urban sprawl?

• Reducing park areas

• Expanding city boundaries

• Increasing high-density housing

• Decreasing public transportation

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