Question

Describe the problems of urbanisation.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain the disadvantages of urbanisation.

Solution:

• Slums: Due to the high cost of living in urban areas and the low earnings of most migrants, they have to live in slums.
• Traffic jams: With high population density and unplanned urbanisation, most transportation systems are under heavy stress leading to long traffic jams.
• Pollution: It is a major problem having adverse effects on health. Lack of facilities, unplanned development and breaking of laws leads to huge pollution in cities.
• Crime: With a very high cost of living and low-paying jobs, many migrants turn towards illegal activities and indulge in crime.
• Social disharmony: People from different cultures and backgrounds may also have tensions among them in urban areas.