geography Flashcards
urban sprawl
the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas.
land reclamation
process of creating new land from oceans, riverbeds, or lake beds
public transit
cuts down on pollution, reduces traffic, and saves energy
climate
Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time, including things like temperature, humidity, and rainfall.
topography
Topography is how we describe the shape of the land, including things like hills, valleys, and flat areas.
soil
top layer of the Earth where plants grow, made up of tiny pieces of rock, organic matter, water, and air.
water
water is life, and it’s also transportation, food and industry
natural resources
Natural resources include things like minerals, oils, and forests, and they can shape entire towns
City prone to earthquakes leading to construction of buildings able to withstand seismic activity
tokyo and san francisco
City that has used land reclamation to build iconic land development significantly altering
the coastline
netherlands
City with the highest recycling rate with a goal of becoming zero waste
san francisco
City laugh a campaign to reduce water usage during a drought to avoid “Zero Day” when
the city would have run out of water
Cape town, South africa
Benefits of planting trees in urban areas
improves air quality, reduces heat, supports wildlife, boosts health, and increases property values.
Benefits of living in a place that has cluster settlement
Living in cluster settlements builds community, offers easy access to services, improves resource efficiency,better jobs, and enhances safety.
What is a solution for one of them
A solution for air pollution is to promote public transportation and electric vehicles, which can reduce harmful emissions.
What are some (3) of the major environmental problems caused by human settlement?
Three major environmental problems caused by human settlement are:
- Deforestation
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
