Question

What is meant by urbanization? Explain four impacts of urbanization on the environment.

Answer 1

The process of society’s transformation from rural to urban is known as urbanization.
Impact of Urbanization
1. It creates urban sprawl.
2. It makes overcrowding in urban centres.
3. It leads to shortage of houses in urban areas.
4. It leads to the formation of slums.
5. It increases traffic congestion in cities.
6. It creates water scarcity in cities.
7. It creates drainage problem.
8. It poses the problem of solid waste management.
9. It increases the rate of crime