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Name _________________________________________________________________ Period _______ Date ________________
Effects of Urbanization
INSTRUCTIONS:
For each trend, for list (at least) 5 effects for each type: Social, Economic, Environmental, and Additional
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Trend 1: The percentage of people living in urban areas has grown sharply, and this trend is projected to continue. |
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The number of people living in cities is growing quickly and will keep growing. |
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-conflict arises because cities become overcrowded -crime will increase -potential for new relationships |
· Less jobs because there are more people than needed · Food prices increase · Increase in poverty |
· Deforestation to provide space for new homes · Loss of oxygen · Pollution increases · More land for development |
· Illness will increase · Gang affiliation will increase · |
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Trend 2: The numbers and sizes of urban areas are mushrooming. |
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Trend 3: Poverty is becoming increasingly urbanized, mostly in less-developed countries. |
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What are some of the advantages of urbanization? ______________________________________________________________________________________
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What are some of the disadvantages of urbanization? ______________________________________________________________________________________
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In the spaces below, use your list aboves and get images that represent some of the benefits and drawbacks of urbanization. Choose at least 3 for each column.
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Disadvantages |
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Identify 3 factors that contribute to urbanization. ______________________________________________________________________________________
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Explain how urbanization can be both positive and negative. ______________________________________________________________________________________
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