urbanisation Flashcards
define urbanisation
process through which cities grow and higher and higher percentages of the population come to live in the city
list 5 advantages of urbanisation
average higher wages
better access to electrical and sewage systems
more shopping facilities
more police and security more effective medical services
list 5 disadvantages of urbanisation
regression in rural areas
excessive crimes
high unemployment rate
higher cost of living
lack of privacy
list 2 effects of urbanisation
denser population so more strain on resources
pollution contributes to global warming and acid rain
list 5 solution to negative impact on environment
laws to reduce pollution and enforce them
green public transport
water recycling
use of renewable energy
green infrastructure