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1/3 Impacts of Urbanization 5.10

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25 questions
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Where are more people moving?

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What are some positives of urbanization?
(Select 2 correct answers)

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Describe an impervious surface

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Where does saltwater intrusion happen?

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Describe urban sprawl.

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What are some issues with urban sprawl?

(Select 4 correct answers)

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Due to the high population density of urban areas, cities often require an immense amount of resources, including water. In coastal areas, this high demand for water can sometimes lead to saltwater intrusion (shown above).

How would saltwater intrusion affect well water?

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Explain what causes saltwater intrusion.

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Which of the following factors contributed to sprawl in the United States?

(Select 4 correct answers)

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Describe an urban heat island.

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What color represents heat?

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What are some reasons cities are hotter than the surrounding areas?
(Select 5 correct answers)

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Which of the following causes the most deaths per year in a city?

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Identify the parts of Houston that are the hottest.

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Why are these areas the hottest?

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Identify the parts of Houston that are the coolest.

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Why are these areas the coolest?

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These are temperature comparisons from cities across Texas in June of 2022.

Explain why the temperatures are so different.

Many cities, such as Los Angeles are upping the ante on hotels, venues, and even public transportation. For each of the following urban innovation strategies, explain how they may make cities more sustainable.

Sustainability practices reduce pollution/greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduces the amount of resources used, and provide ecosystem services (air and water purification, nutrient cycling, waste treatment, etc.)

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Explain how cities are trying to increase traffic to downtown areas (through improved attractions, hotels, restaurants, shows, conventions, sporting events).

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Explain why cities are making venues conveniently close together.

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Explain why cities are building taller and more compact buildings that have mixed-use development

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Explain why cities are improving public transit with light rail-cars to make travel between areas of interest fast and carless.

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Explain why cities are adding rooftop gardens.