Disadvantages of Cities Year 8

What are the two main categories of disadvantages of city life in Australia?

• Economic and social

• Environmental and social

• Cultural and economic

• Political and environmental

What is a common environmental disadvantage of cities?

• Increased green spaces

• Improved air quality

• Pollution of air, water, and soil

• Decreased traffic congestion

What often has to be transported long distances to cities, creating more pollution?

• Plants

• Animals

• People

• Goods and services

What happens to native plants and animals as cities and suburbs grow?

• They adapt to urban life

• They are often displaced or endangered

• They become domesticated

• They thrive and multiply

What is the impact of replacing soft earth with hard surfaces like concrete?

• Improved natural habitats

• Better water absorption

• Increased biodiversity

• Disastrous consequences for native animal and bird populations

What is a social disadvantage for those living in the inner city?

• Overcrowding and rising house prices

• Low crime rates

• Lack of schools and hospitals

• Abundant green spaces

What is a common problem in all major cities in Australia?

• Excessive green spaces

• Abundant wildlife

• Low population density

• Traffic congestion

What is the western swamp tortoise threatened by?

• Urban sprawl and loss of habitat

• Overpopulation

• Traffic congestion

• Air pollution

What is a result of too many people trying to use the roads at the same time?

• Traffic congestion

• Increased green spaces

• Improved public transport

• Decreased pollution

What causes rises in the cost of housing, food, and utilities in cities?

• Decreased population

• Greater numbers of people competing for resources

• Abundant resources

• Improved infrastructure