URBANIZATION

What is urbanization?

Industrial usbetes
Housing and development
Large town with a growing suburb

What are heat islands?

The enormous amount of heat generated creates an urban heat island

Building material builds heat
People cause heat
Dust

What are the benefits and problems with urban development?

Benefits
Better education system
Medical services
Social services
More cultural
Drives prices down
Problems
Infectious diseases
Inadequate water system
Poor sewer system exposure to pollution

What is carrying capacity?

Maximum number of individuals the environment can support

What is smart growth?

Reduces dependence on cars

Control and directs sprawl
Cuts wasteful resource use