5.2: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment
Read this chapter for a review of population, urbanization, and the environment.
As you read each section, consider the following topics:
- What are your initial reactions to 12-year-old Todd Domboski? What might your reaction be if this was your son or brother?
- Focus on demographic measures such as fertility and mortality rates. Then, familiarize yourself with current population trends and patterns.
- Take note of the process of urbanization in the United States. Also focus on the function of suburbs, exurbs, and concentric zones and urbanization from various sociological perspectives.
- Take note of the bold terms in this section. On a separate piece of paper, be sure to make a list of challenges presented by pollution, garbage, e-waste, and toxic hazards. Also focus on real-world instances of environmental racism.
- What are your initial reactions to 12-year-old Todd Domboski? What might your reaction be if this was your son or brother?
Use this quiz to help you check your understanding of subunit 5.2. Once your score has been calculated, review your class notes and resource materials to better understand any questions you answered incorrectly.
Notes:- There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
- This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
- You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.