Trends in Human Settlement
the term for the movement of people from one country to another to live
migration
How is reclaimed land created?
adding soil sand and rocks to water covered areas.
Why do scientists believe sea levels are rising?
melting ice and warmer ocean water expanding
How is the environment impacted by human settlement?
loss of habitat from expanding settlements, loss of agricultural land due to urban sprawl, disruption of migratory patterns
a type of energy comes from sources that comes from sources that wont run out (wind or solar)
renewable energy
Why do people move from rural to urban areas?
better employment opportunities, higher living standards, and improved access to services like healthcare and education
the procces of creating new land from water
land reclamation
Explain 2 concerns about rising sea levels
1.flooding of coastal areas
2.loss of =habitat
what happens when animals loose their homes due to expanding cities
habitat loss
Why is Vaxjo, Sweden considered one of Europe’s Greenest cities?
its strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
this pattern of settelment spreads out evenly across an area, often in farming comunities
disspersed sttlement
a type of barrier built to keep water out while land is being created
dike or seawall
main cause of rising sea levels
climate change
what term describes the spreading out of cities into surrounding rural land
urban sprawl
this term means meeting todays needs without harming future generations
sustainability
the process of people moving from rural areas to cities
urbanization
one reason why countries reclaim land
create more space for people and development
what happens when warmer temps cause ocean water to take up more space
thermal expansion
what occurs when roads and buildings interrupt the paths animals use to travel seasonly
distruption of migratory patterns
this practice helps reduce waste by refusing matirials instead of throwing them away
recycling
How does rural to urban migration differ between Bangladesh and China
bangledesh: often caused by flooding, poverty, and fewer job opportunitues
one negative impact of land reclamation on the enviornment
habitat loss or damage to the ecosystem
what type of ice melting adds water directly into the ocean
glaciers and ice sheets
what is one effect of habbitat loss on animal populations
decrease in biodiversity or speices population
one feature of a sustainable city such as bike lanes or energy efficient buildings
enviromentally friendly infastructure