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Land Use

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  • What is recreational land use?
    Recreational land is used for public or private leisure-time (to relax or play).
  • Is agricultural land only used for farming?
    No, it also refers to land that is used to house (yard) livestock, or for livestock to graze.
  • Another term for natural physical features is...?
    Landforms
  • What are the different types of communities?
    Urban, suburban, and rural
  • What two groups can land use be divided into?
    Natural physical features and man-made physical features
  • What does land use mean?
    “Land use” isthe term we use to describe the human use of land./Whenwe say “land use” we are referring to the way that land is used
  • What type of community is a rural community?
    One with lots of open spaces and nature.
  • Natural physical features are...?
    Features that are natural and come from the land itself
  • What kind of community is an urban community?
    Those found in cities or towns, where there are many people.
  • What types of places can you find on agricultural land?
    Ranches, farms, and pastures
  • What is agricultural land use?
    Agricultural land use refers to use of land for the farming & rearing of crops (plants) and/or livestock (animals)
  • Why is industrial land, typically, not close to residential land?
    Because it can pollute the environment/The air, water, and soil quality can be affected in these areas, due to waste produced during manufacturing etc.
  • Name one use of agricultural land.
    Planting, growing, cultivating and harvesting of crops for human or livestock consumption, and pasturing or yarding of livestock.
  • Man-made physical features are...?
    Features on the land that are built and constructed by people.
  • Name some examples of man-made physical features locally
    Any suitable answer
  • What is industrial land use?
    The use of land primarily (mainly) for manufacturing, processing, storage of raw materials, and other services that support the public
  • Which type of community will you typically find agricultural land?
    Rural communities
  • What types of buildings will you find on industrial land?
    Factories, storage facilities, power plants, water treatment plants, bus terminuses, docks/warfs etc.
  • Name one type of land use
    -Residential -Recreational -Agricultural -Industrial -Commercial
  • What type of homes are in a rural community?
    Houses
  • What is meant by residential land use?
    Residential land use refers to land where people live.
  • What types of places can you find on recreational land?
    Places for entertainment like theatres, parks, amusement parks, savannahs, zoos, beaches, places to play games
  • Where are the suburbs located?
    Just outside of the city.
  • What is commercial land use?
    Landused for businesses
  • Name some examples of natural physical features locally
    Any suitable answer
  • Give examples of places locally that can be considered recreational land
    Any suitable answer
  • Why are stores grouped together?
    So that it ismuch easier for customers to shop as they can look for what they want in onecentral place.
  • What is a community?
    Communities are areas where people live.
  • How many main types of land use are there?
    5
  • What are some examples of commercial land use?
    Mall, street with many stores, market, anywhere there are businesses gathered.
  • In which communities can you find recreational land use?
    All types of communities