People and the environment
What is an economic factor that affects where people live?
Cost of living
. Why do people move to cities?
For jobs, schools, and better services
What is an example of a pull factor?
Jobs
Population density means:
The number of people in a specific area
. What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced naturally over time
How do humans change the environment?
Building, farming, cutting trees, using resources
. What is urbanization?
People moving from rural to urban areas
What is an example of a push factor?
War
Why should we conserve nonrenewable resources?
They can run out and take a long time to form
How do humans impact the environment?
Humans impact the environment by cutting down trees, building cities, farming, using resources, and causing pollution. We can also help the environment by recycling, saving resources, and protecting nature.
Which factor affects where people live?
Climate
In rural areas, land is often used for what?
Farming, raising animals, forestry
What is migration?
Moving from one place to another
What are examples of nonrenewable resources?
Oil, Coal, Natural gas
What is a rural area?
the countryside where there are fewer people, lots of open space, and land is often used for farming, animals, or forests.
What is the environment?
The natural world around us
What does land use mean?
How people use land (farming, building, etc.)
Which is a problem in high population areas?
Pollution
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced quickly or easily
What is urbanization?
Urbanization is when people move from the countryside (rural areas) to cities (urban areas), causing cities to grow bigger.
What is a challenge cities face as they grow?
Traffic, pollution, housing issues
How do wars or natural disasters affect migration?
They force people to leave for safety
Why do some areas have high population density?
Jobs, water, transportation, good living conditions
What is NOT a renewable resource?
Coal
What are challenges of population density?
Challenges of high population density include overcrowding, traffic, pollution, not enough housing, and crowded schools or hospitals.