10.5 - Environmental Impact of Urbanization
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Practice Questions
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What is deforestation?
💡 Hint: Think about the construction of new buildings.
What is the urban heat island effect?
💡 Hint: Consider why cities feel hotter in summer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of deforestation in urban areas?
💡 Hint: Think about what urbanization aims to achieve.
True or False: Urbanization does not affect the local climate.
💡 Hint: Consider the temperature differences observed in cities.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a new city is being planned. What sustainable measures could be implemented to minimize the environmental impacts discussed?
💡 Hint: Consider ways that cities can integrate nature into urban planning.
Examine the impact of increased tourism in urban areas. How might that affect carbon emissions and water resources?
💡 Hint: Think about the increased number of visitors and how they might use city resources.
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