Which of the following is a common issue associated with urban areas both in the past and present?

• Deforestation

• Air and water pollution

• Overpopulation in rural areas

• Decrease in technological advancements

Select three problems of urbanization

• Crime

• Sanitation

• Deforestation

• Housing

• Decontamination

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The growth of cities is called ________.

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Immigration

What were poorly built, overcrowded apartment buildings that lacked proper light and air ventilation?

• Tenements

• Settlement Houses

• Political Machines

How does urbanization contribute to environmental degradation in Southeast Asia?

• Urbanization leads to decreased pollution due to advanced infrastructure

• Urbanization has no impact on the environment

• Urbanization contributes to environmental degradation by increasing pollution, deforestation, and loss of natural habitats

• Urbanization improves environmental quality by increasing green spaces

How does Mexico City’s geography affect its citizens?

• It provides abundant farmland

• It creates challenges like pollution and overcrowding

• It allows for easy transportation

• It has no impact on citizens' lives

What challenges did rapid industrialization and urbanization lead to in cities?

• Overcrowded neighborhoods and tenements

• Improved public transportation

• Decreased pollution

• More green spaces

What is a major environmental challenge caused by urbanization?

• A) Increased biodiversity

• B) Air and water pollution

• C) Expansion of green spaces

• D) Decrease in waste production

Which of the following is a social issue often exacerbated by urbanization?

• A) Improved community relations

• B) Increased crime rates

• C) Enhanced cultural heritage

• D) Decreased population density

What is a common economic challenge faced by rapidly urbanizing cities?

• A) Surplus of affordable housing

• B) High unemployment rates

• C) Decrease in consumer demand

• D) Abundance of public services