Urbanasation Negaive Impacts

Question 1

Name 3 negative effects of pollution

Answer 1

Urban sprawl,urban decay and traffic congestion

Question 2

Explain urban sprawl

Answer 2

Urban sprawl is the rapid spread of housing from the cities outwards into the countryside. As a result of this, valuable farmland and green open spaces are taken over by roads and houses. Smaller villages and towns become absorbed by the city, putting pressure on services such as water supply and sewage.

Question 3

Explain urban decay

Answer 3

Many places in the city centre are derelict sites. This means they have been abandoned and have fallen into disrepair.
While some have been redeveloped, there are still many rundown buildings in cities. These buildings may be occupied illegally by squatters and drug addicts, and can become areas of urban decline.

Question 4

Explain pollution

Answer 4

Air pollution or smog is also a major problem in cities around the world. It is caused by the burning of fossil fuels and tumes from traffic congestion and industrial factories. It is so bad in some cities that many residents suffer from breathing problems.