Practice Environmental Impact Of Urbanization (10.5) - Urbanization

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Question 1.
What is deforestation?
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Think about the construction of new buildings.
Question 2.
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Consider why cities feel hotter in summer.
3Question 3.
What is the primary cause of deforestation in urban areas?
- Housing development
- Agricultural expansion
- Natural disasters
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Think about what urbanization aims to achieve.
4Question 4.
True or False: Urbanization does not affect the local climate.
- True
- False
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Consider the temperature differences observed in cities.
Question 5.
Imagine a new city is being planned. What sustainable measures could be implemented to minimize the environmental impacts discussed?
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Consider ways that cities can integrate nature into urban planning.
Question 6.
Examine the impact of increased tourism in urban areas. How might that affect carbon emissions and water resources?
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Think about the increased number of visitors and how they might use city resources.

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