Flashcards in Urbanisation - Environmental Issues Deck (4):
1
What are the effects of the environment of rapid urbanisation?
Waste disposal problems- people in Cities generate a lot can damage health and environment if toxic waste is not disposed of properly
Air pollution- increased burning fuel from exhaust fumes and factories
Water pollution- water carries cities pollutants into rivers and streams harming wildlife
2
Why is waste disposal a serious problem in poorer countries?
Money- can't afford to dispose of waste properly
Infrastructure- lack of it means waste disposal lorries can't always collect rubbish
Scale- the problem is huge as a large city generates thousands of tonnes every day
3
What are the effects of air pollution?
Acid rain which damages buildings and vegetation
Health problems with headaches and bronchitis
Some pollutants destroy ozone layer
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