Urban Metabolism(L2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Metabolism?
A
The sum of chemical processes in organisms resulting in growth, production of energy and elimination of waste
2
Q
What is Urban Metabolism?
A
- cities taking in raw materials, using them as fuel and energy, and creating waste
3
Q
What may cause high energy consumption?
A
- high population = high demand
- low population density (everyone spread out = more transportation, more energy to deliver services and goods, etc, less efficient use of energy)