Settlements and the Environment

How does deforestation impact the environment?

What are the consequences of water contamination due to settlements?

• The consequences of water contamination due to settlements include health issues, environmental damage, and economic costs.

• Increased biodiversity

• Lower healthcare costs

• Decreased pollution

How does air quality get affected by settlements?

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Air quality is only affected by natural factors

Settlements have no impact on air quality

Settlements can affect air quality through emissions from vehicles, industrial activities, and residential heating, as well as through deforestation and construction activities.

Settlements improve air quality by reducing pollution

Can pollution from settlements harm human health?

Discuss the impact of urbanization on natural habitats.

(a)   ​

• Urbanization helps in preserving natural habitats

• Urbanization leads to increased biodiversity in natural habitats

• Urbanization has no impact on natural habitats

• Pollution (Just 1 example)

What are the sources of water contamination in settlements?

• Overuse of pesticides

• Air pollution

• Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, and improper waste disposal.

• Deforestation

Pull Factors

Groups:

(a) Economical

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(b) Environmental

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(c) Political

• market economy

• deforestation

• democracy

• pollution

• climate change

• no dictatorship

• republic

• capitalism

• socialism

• recycling

• mixed economy

• communism

• Freedom of speech

• sustainability

• monarchy

What are the effects of industrial waste on water quality in settlements?

• Industrial waste improves water quality

• Industrial waste has no impact on water quality

• Industrial waste can contaminate water sources, leading to health issues and environmental damage.

• Industrial waste reduces water pollution

How does urbanization contribute to climate change?

• Urbanization reduces climate change

• Urbanization has no impact on climate change

• Urbanization contributes to climate change through increased greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and increased energy consumption.

• Urbanization helps in mitigating climate change

What is the impact of settlements on soil quality?

• Settlements improve soil quality

• Settlements have no impact on soil quality

• Settlements can degrade soil quality through deforestation, construction activities, and improper waste disposal.

• Settlements reduce soil pollution