Unit 3 - livable communities Flashcards
1
Q
Define ecological footprint
A
How much an individual has an effect on a environment.
2
Q
What are the 4 main advantages to light rail transit?
A
Environment
Less traffic
Faster
Cheaper
3
Q
Why is is better to buy local?
A
Fresher food
You know were the food is coming from
4
Q
What are 3 ways to ensure smart growth?
A
Wider side walks
More transit
More living spaces
5
Q
Define urbanization
A
Changing from rural to urban
6
Q
Define threshold population
A
Number of consumers needed to make a business profitable
7
Q
Define population distribution
A
Describes the way people are spread out over an area.
8
Q
What are the 3 different distribution patterns?
A
Linear
Concentrated
Dispersed
