TTK Flashcards
1
Q
What is a shelter belt?
A
A row of trees to prevent wind erosion
2
Q
What is the Heat-island effect?
A
The tendency of cities to be warmer than surrounding areas because of human structure and color.
3
Q
What is the albedo effect?
A
The effect that color has on the ability to repel or absorb solar energy.
4
Q
Who is Robert Moses?
A
City planner, NYC
5
Q
What is lane way housing?
A
The allowing of a secondary 500 square foot Suite to built on a property that already has one house on it.
6
Q
What are some hunger factors?
A
Political/economic hardship
Natural resources
Birthrate
