Question

Write about the effects of Urbanisation.

Answer 1

1. Conversion of agricultural or forest land for urban uses and infrastructure.
2. Quarrying and excavation of sand, gravel and building materials in large quantities
3. Deforestation to meet fuel demand.
4. The use of fuel causes indoor and outdoor air pollution.
5. Pollution of waterways, lakes and coastal waters by untreated effluent.
6. Air pollution from cities has an iinpact on residents' health as well as on vegetation and soils.
7. Urban transport contributes to air pollution, and the large concentration of cars and industries in cities causes the lion's share of urban global greenhouse gas emissions.