Types of Graffiti
What are the four types of graffiti listed in the Houston article?
Tagging, gang, satanic/hate, and generic graffiti.
How quickly does graffiti need to be removed to prevent it from spreading?
Within 24–48 hours.
Which national park is mentioned as experiencing severe graffiti problems?
Arches National Park.
How does graffiti affect property values in Houston?
It lowers property values and hurts business growth.
What is one alternative the National Park Service offers instead of carving graffiti?
Taking photos or enjoying quiet reflection.
Which type of graffiti is the most common nationally (about 80%)?
Tagger graffiti.
What percentage of graffiti is done by gangs?
Less than 10%.
According to the text, why might people leave graffiti in parks?
Leaving marks is in human nature and historically people left signs of their presence.
What feeling does graffiti often create for residents of a neighborhood?
Reduced sense of safety and security.
What type of murals are rarely defaced according to Houston’s data?
: Community paintbrush murals.
Which type of graffiti is used to communicate alliances and mark territory?
What is Gang graffiti.
What age group commits about 50% of graffiti vandalism?
Suburban males, pre-teen to early 20s.
Why is removing graffiti from rock surfaces difficult?
Techniques like grinders and hammers may remove the graffiti, but discoloration remains.
What is one reason graffiti is harmful in national parks?
It damages natural rock that cannot be fully restored.
What ordinance helps Houston limit youth graffiti?
People under 17 cannot buy spray paint or big-tipped markers.
In national parks, what makes graffiti illegal even if it is small or lightly drawn?
What is All graffiti is vandalism, no matter how superficial.
What is the main penalty difference in Houston between misdemeanor and felony tagging?
Felony charges apply when damages exceed $500.
What important mission guides the National Park Service regarding graffiti?
To preserve natural and cultural resources "unimpaired" for future generations.
: How much does graffiti removal cost U.S. taxpayers nationally each year?
$300–900 million.
Why is immediate removal one of the best ways to prevent future graffiti?
It removes the vandals’ motivation for recognition or fame.
How is tagger graffiti visually different from gang graffiti?
What is Tagger graffiti is larger, more colorful, more graphic, and more stylized.
What are the four primary motives for graffiti vandals in Houston?
Fame, rebellion, self-expression, and power.
What counterclaim does the author address in paragraph 3 of the National Parks text?
That people in the past left marks too; however, today we have better ways to express ourselves.
What signal does graffiti send that can lead to more crime?
: It signals that “nobody cares.”
What does “leave no trace” mean in the National Park context?
Visitors should not alter or mark natural features and should preserve parks for future generations.