Environmental Sciences: Land Use and Urbanization

The video discusses land use, focusing on urban sprawl and urbanization. It highlights the shift from rural to urban living, the resulting ecosystem impacts, and pollution issues. The video also covers the benefits of high-density housing and the challenges of urban sprawl. Conservation efforts, such as national parks and wildlife refuges, are emphasized as ways to protect ecosystems. The concept of smart growth is introduced as a solution to balance development and conservation.

What is the term used to describe the expansion of cities into surrounding areas?

• Urban sprawl

• Urbanization

• Rural development

• Suburbanization

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urban sprawl?

• Loss of ecosystem services

• Conservation of rural land

• Urban blight

• Increased pollution

What is a major reason for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

• Proximity to nature

• Job opportunities

• Better weather

• Lower cost of living

How does urban sprawl affect housing density?

• Has no effect on housing density

• Only affects commercial areas

• Decreases housing density

• Increases housing density

What is one way to mitigate the negative impacts of urban sprawl?

• Encouraging rural development

• Promoting smart growth

• Building more highways

• Increasing suburban housing

Which area is known for having low-density housing in the US?

• New York City

• Houston

• San Francisco

• Chicago

Which of the following is a method used to conserve land?

• Establishing national parks

• Industrial development

• Increasing urban density

• Urban expansion

What is the primary goal of smart growth in urban planning?

• To develop compact and efficient cities

• To create more roads

• To expand rural areas

• To increase urban sprawl

What is a heat island?

• A desert region

• A natural hot spring

• An area with high vegetation

• An urban area that is significantly warmer than its surroundings

Which of the following is NOT a focus of land conservation efforts?

• Wilderness areas

• Urban development

• Wildlife refuges

• National parks