Maps and Towers and random things
How old is Mrs. Forrister?
29
What is the Definition of a City?
a place where people live that is larger or more important than a town
What is the definition of Sustainability
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources.
what is city zoning?
Zoning is a method of urban planning in which a municipality or other tier of government divides land into areas called zones, each of which has a set of regulations for new development that differs from other zones.
What does the Lorax do?
He speaks for the trees
What is Mrs. Forrister's dog's name?
Titus
What are 3 pros and cons of a city?
pros: access to things, lots of options, diversity, more jobs, etc.
cons: increased crime, expensive, pollution, traffic etc.
What is the world's most sustainable city?
Copenhagen
Why are zones important in a city?
the process of planning for land use across geographic areas—can help avoid the mixing of incompatible land uses. This has both environmental and economic benefits. ... Economies with an efficient and effective zoning process make zoning maps of cities accessible to builders.
Where does Ted live?
in Thneedville
5 components of a map
title, key, compass, scale, longitude and latitude
What is infrastructure?
the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
What is renewable energy? Give an example.
wind, solar, hydro, geothermal etc.
What is a hardship Shelter?
A Hardship Shelter can be a manufactured home, structure, mobile home, or RV, and can be located on the property, including within the driveway, of an occupied residence.
What was the name of the product that the Once-ler made?
The Thneed
What is the name of the tallest tower in the world?
Burj Khalifa
Name three types of communication systems
mail, internet, phone lines
What is the trajedy of the commons?
The tragedy of the commons is an economic problem of overconsumption, under investment, and ultimately depletion of a common pool resource.
List the 4 types homeless shelters that were proposed to the Bend city council for new zoning code changes.
group, multi-room shelter, outdoor shelter, hardship shelter
What was the name of the trees?
Truffula Tree
What was the name of your tower and how tall was it?
varies
What are the five types or systems of infrastructure?
Transportation, Energy, Water Management, Communication and Waste Management
List 5 things nature provides for us
food, clean water, fish, wood, pollination, cool temperature, control floods, purified water, store carbon, clean air, education, aesthetic, stewardship habitat, biodiversity, photosynthesis, soil formation
List 3 types of zoning and their uses
Industrial, residential, commercial
What is the moral or theme of the story?
we need to respect nature and our natural resources, and fight to protect them, not destroy them, because once they are gone – that might be it, there might not be any magic seeds left to rejuvenate them.