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Effects of Urbanization

INSTRUCTIONS:

For each trend, for list (at least) 5 effects for each type: Social, Economic, Environmental, and Additional

Trend 1: The percentage of people living in urban areas has grown sharply, and this trend is projected to continue.

The number of people living in cities is growing quickly and will keep growing.

Social

Economic

Environmental

Additional

-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.

Social

Economic

Environmental

Additional

Trend 3: Poverty is becoming increasingly urbanized, mostly in less-developed countries.

Social

Economic

Environmental

Additional

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.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Identify 3 factors that contribute to urbanization. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Explain how urbanization can be both positive and negative. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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