IB GEO Urban Environments Key Words - Environmental Urban Stress GEHU

Solar radiation reflection from a surface or material.

Temperature differences between regions.

Air pollution in cities.

Heat emitted by urban areas.

Heat generated by human activity in the atmosphere.

Natural weather patterns.

Oceanic heat transfer processes.

Deforestation impact on climate.

Heat absorption in water bodies.

Cities being significantly warmer than surrounding countryside.

Cooling effects in rural areas.

Decrease in urban population density.

Traffic congestion solutions.

Increased wind speed from airflow restriction and pressure drop.

Water conservation methods.

Urban agriculture strategies.

Solar radiation reflected from surfaces and materials.

Population density in urban areas.

Heat absorbed by dark surfaces.

Air pollution levels in cities.

Layer of ground soil.

Height of trees in parks.

Area above the tallest buildings.

Atmosphere below building height in urban areas.

Traffic flow in urban areas.

Pollution dispersion in buildings.

Increased wind speed in narrow streets.

Water drainage in cities.

Increased snowfall in urban areas.

Urban areas becoming warmer than rural surroundings.

Lower energy use in cities.

Cooling effect of parks.

Traffic, waste management, and construction processes.

Public transportation reduces pollution significantly.

Only industrial factories produce pollutants.

Air quality issues are solely weather-related.

Cold weather leads to photochemical smog.

Chemical spills cause photochemical reactions.

Dust storms create photochemical smog.

Sunlight reacts with nitrogen oxides and VOCs.

Liquid waste from industries.

Gaseous pollutants created by vehicles.

Particulate matter sizes harmful to human health.

Ozone molecules in the atmosphere.

To increase traffic congestion in cities.

To provide shade for pedestrians.

To decorate roads with trees only.

To filter air and improve urban air quality.

Building more residential units.

Improving public transportation networks.

Creating pedestrian-friendly urban spaces.

Increasing vehicle traffic flow.

Construction of new infrastructure and services.

Eliminating historic buildings.

Reducing public transportation options.

Restricting access to parks.

Increases road congestion significantly.

Reduces vehicle traffic in designated regions.

Eliminates all motorized transport.

Creates new highways in cities.

Cost of living adjustments.

Income levels only.

Crime rates in neighborhoods.

Access to services and opportunities for prosperity.

High educational attainment.

Urbanization rates increasing.

Availability of luxury goods.

Low income levels affecting quality of life.

Poor housing conditions.

Limited public transportation options.

Access to quality health services and education.

Low job opportunities.

Lack of resources and opportunities for individuals and communities.

High levels of education available

Equal access to public services

Abundance of wealth in communities

Wealth accumulation for all generations

Improved social status in communities

Continuation of poverty across generations in families.

Increased educational opportunities offered