Concept Matrix- Chapter 6

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DIRECTIONS: Fill in the Concept Matrix below. For cells where the topic in the far left row is the same as the topic in the top row, provide the DEFINITION
of the term. For example, in the first empty cell in the upper-left corner of the matrix, provide the definition for ecosystems. For cells where the topic in the
far left row is the different as the topic in the top row, provide the RELATIONSHIP/CONNECTION between the two words.

NOTE: When you have completed filling in this matrix, go to File > Save As and save the file with YOUR LAST NAME in the file name.

Exponential growth Urbanization Smart growth

Exponential growth Definition: Growth in which some Relationship/Connection: In Relationship/Connection: Exponential

quantity, such as population size or
economic output, increases at a
constant rate per unit of time.
urbanized areas, exponential growth
is bound to happen via the increase in
population from rural areas, due to
the advantages of urban living. This
advantages are: education, job
markets, technology advances, and
innovation.
growth can create a sustainable
environment that can withstand the
amount of people in a given city/area.
Ecological advantages through these
methods would decrease environmental
degradation and allow the population to
learn a sustainable way of living. In turn,
this could slow the rate of how fast a
population grows.

Urbanization Definition: Creation or growth of Relationship/Connection: With the use of

urban areas, or cities, and their
surrounding developed land.
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smart growth, urbanization can become
more sustainable if they perform the
practices of this method, such as:
environmental preservation,
environmentally beneficial methods of
transportation, encouragement of
personally maintained agriculture and
enforcing the use of zoning laws.
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Smart growth
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Definition: Form of urban planning that
recognizes that urban growth will occur
but uses zoning laws and other tools to
prevent sprawl, direct growth into areas,
protect ecologically sensitive and
important lands and waterways, and
develop urban areas that are more
environmentally sustainable and more
enjoyable places to live.