2.15.1. Urban Growth Monitoring

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is urban growth monitoring?

   Hint

   Think about how we can observe changes in cities over time.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of urban growth monitoring.

   Hint

   Consider how cities need to manage their resources.

3. 3.

   What does urban growth monitoring primarily track?

   • Economic trends
   • Population health
   • Urban expansion

   Hint

   Consider what city planners most need to manage.

4. 4.

   True or False: Temporal satellite imagery is used to observe changes in land use over time.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what 'temporal' refers to.

5. 5.

   A city has experienced rapid growth in its outskirts leading to infrastructure strain. Using remote sensing data, devise a plan for urban managers to tackle this issue.

   Hint

   Consider how historical data can inform future needs.

6. 6.

   Imagine you are a city planner using urban growth monitoring data. The shrinking green spaces are a major concern. How would you present this information to the city council?

   Hint

   Think about the persuasive elements you can use in visuals.