unit 4 -urbanization Flashcards
1
Q
planned develpment
A
A neighborhood or commercial center that is planned and built by a single entity
2
Q
surburban sprawl
A
Unplanned development by many different entities, often as a part of urban outgrowth
3
Q
urbanization
A
The movement of humans into cities
4
Q
decibels
A
Units of sound measure
5
Q
heat island
A
an urban area that is significantly warmer than surrounding non-urban areas
6
Q
dust domes
A
dome-like structure of air around a heat island that traps pollutants
