Question bank: Landscapes: Natural and Urban

Imagine you are an explorer and have just traveled to two different areas: a natural area, such as a forest or mountain, and an urban area, such as a city or village. Describe and compare the two landscapes. What are the main differences you noticed between the natural landscape and the urban landscape? Remember to think about the things you can see, hear, touch, and feel in each place.

You must have noticed that there are many landscapes around us, some full of trees, rivers, and animals, and others with buildings, busy streets, and many people. Natural landscapes are those formed by nature, such as forests and mountains, and urban landscapes are created by humans, such as cities. Now, think carefully: what do you like most about the natural landscape near your home, and what do you like most about the urban landscape? Describe the characteristics that make these places different and explain why you like each one.

Imagine you are looking at a picture of your city and near it there is a large area of ​​forest with many trees and animals. Now think of another picture, where there are only buildings, cars, and people walking the streets. These two places are different from each other. One is a natural landscape, which has not been modified by people, and the other is an urban landscape, which is man-made. What are the main differences you can see between the natural landscape and the urban landscape? Write about the characteristics of these two places and how they are different.

João and Maria are studying the differences between natural and urban landscapes. They observed that in the natural landscape there are many trees, animals, and open spaces, while in the urban landscape there are buildings, paved streets, and many cars. João noticed that in his city there are places that mix characteristics of both landscapes. The square near his house, for example, has lawns and some trees, but also has benches and public lighting. Based on this observation, how would you classify the square in terms of landscape: natural, urban, or a mixture of both? Justify your answer considering the characteristics observed by João in the square.

When we look around us, we can see different types of places. Some have many trees, animals, and rivers, and we call these places 'natural landscapes'. Others are full of buildings, cars, and schools, and we call these places 'urban landscapes'. Think of a park with many trees and a neighborhood with many houses and shops. What differences do you find between the landscape of the park and the landscape of the neighborhood? Describe these differences and explain why you think one is 'natural' and the other is 'urban'.