Urbanization and Sustainability Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on urbanization, land use, sustainability, and their environmental impacts.

Urbanization

The process where an area's population becomes concentrated in cities.

Euclidean Zoning

A land use planning method that separates different types of land use into specific areas to minimize conflicts.

Push Factors

Reasons that compel individuals to leave their current residence, such as climate change or loss of employment opportunities.

Pull Factors

Attractions that draw people to a new area, such as job availability or good infrastructure.

Sustainability

The pursuit of global development that meets current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

Deforestation

The act of clearing forests or trees to make space for agriculture or livestock, which can exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which can be greatly affected by activities like deforestation.

Soil Erosion

The process by which soil is worn away, often due to farming practices, leading to the loss of fertile topsoil.

Conservation Efforts

Actions taken to preserve and protect natural resources and ecosystems.

Climate Change

Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place, often linked to human activities.