3.10.1. Land Use and Land Cover Mapping

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define land use.

   Hint

   Think about what activities occur on land.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of zoning?

   Hint

   What different uses can we have for land?

3. 3.

   What is Land Use Mapping primarily used for?

   • Research only
   • Urban planning
   • Leisure activities

   Hint

   Consider where city planners would use maps.

4. 4.

   True or False: Land cover refers to the management of land.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what describes the physical vs. activities.

5. 5.

   Critically analyze how changing land uses in urban areas affect local ecosystems.

   Hint

   Consider the effects of construction and urbanization.

6. 6.

   Design a land use plan for a small community with both residential and commercial needs while addressing sustainability concerns.

   Hint

   Think of balancing residential needs with environmental impacts.