All Flashcards
How does urbanization affect the water cycle?
Reduces percolation, increases runoff, less groundwater recharge.
How does urbanization affect the nitrogen cycle?
Alters plant growth, increases nitrogen runoff.
How does urbanization affect the carbon cycle?
Increases CO2 emissions, deforestation reduces CO2 capture.
What are some environmental stresses caused by urban sprawl?
Water pollution, reduced water supply, habitat loss, waste disposal issues.
What are some benefits of urbanization?
Better education, healthcare, employment, economic growth.
What are some negative impacts of urbanization?
Congestion, pollution, loss of natural areas, biodiversity loss.
Why is sustainable urban development important?
To minimize environmental impact and meet the needs of current and future generations.
Cause: Increased impervious surfaces in urban areas. Effect?
Reduced percolation and increased runoff, leading to flooding.
Cause: Burning fossil fuels in cities. Effect?
Increased CO2 emissions and contribution to climate change.
Cause: Deforestation for urban development. Effect?
Reduced carbon sequestration and habitat loss.
Cause: Increased waste generation in urban areas. Effect?
Waste disposal issues and potential pollution of land and water.
Cause: Urban sprawl into agricultural areas. Effect?
Loss of agricultural land and reduced local food production.
Cause: Increased runoff in urban areas. Effect?
Increased surface water pollution and reduced groundwater recharge.
Cause: Increased impervious surfaces in urban areas. Effect?
Increased runoff and reduced groundwater recharge.
Cause: Burning fossil fuels in urban areas. Effect?
Increased CO2 emissions and air pollution.
Cause: Deforestation for urban development. Effect?
Reduced carbon sequestration and habitat loss.
Cause: Urban sprawl. Effect?
Habitat loss, water pollution, increased resource strain.
Cause: Increased fertilizer use in urban areas. Effect?
Increased nitrogen runoff and water pollution.