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Resources - Land

Resources - Land. What is a Natural resource?. Something we use in its natural state Something we use to create goods Can be renewable or non-renewable. How is LAND A Resource?. We use land for: Housing Urbanization Suburban sprawl Commercial/Industrial Shopping centers & malls

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Resources - Land

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  1. Resources - Land

  2. What is a Natural resource? • Something we use in its natural state • Something we use to create goods • Can be renewable or non-renewable

  3. How is LAND A Resource? • We use land for: • Housing • Urbanization • Suburban sprawl • Commercial/Industrial • Shopping centers & malls • Factories and offices

  4. How is LAND A Resource? • We use land for: • Forestry • Furniture • fuel • Mining • Coal • Minerals • metals

  5. How is land a resource? • We use land for: • Agriculture • Plants • Animals

  6. How is land a resource? • We use land for: • recreation and relaxation • National and State Parks • Beaches • Backyards

  7. Housing and Development • Cities • Urban areas • Suburban areas • Special requirements • Services • Water and Sewer • Garbage and Recycling • Police and Fire • Schools and Libraries • Streets and Public Transportation

  8. Older cities • Centers of transport • Silk Road cities • Port cities • River cities • No plan • Fortifications • Old and new buildings

  9. Newer Cities • Urban planning • Building codes • Zoning regions

  10. Anchorage

  11. Atlanta

  12. Boston

  13. Dallas

  14. Denver

  15. Detroit

  16. Los Angeles

  17. Miami

  18. New York

  19. Philadelphia

  20. New Orleans

  21. San Francisco

  22. Seattle

  23. Discussion Questions 1. Why do cities emerge? How do vibrant (lively) cities attract people? 2. Why are the healthiest cities constantly changing? 3. How did the Industrial Revolution (early to mid-1800’s) affect cities in both Europe and the United States? 4. What do city planners consider as they attempt to account for the needs of the people who will live in a city? What are two possible results if city planners ignore these needs? 5. Thinking of the city you graphed, research what historical events may have influenced the rise and/or fall of its population. List at least two.

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