Free Printable 9.1 & 9.2: Impact of housing on the environment and the people

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9.1 & 9.2: Impact of housing on the environment and the people

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class

Date

How does the construction of housing primarily contribute to deforestation?

Clearing land for building and using wood as a building material.

The migration of animals due to noise pollution.

Increased outdoor recreational activities in forest areas.

What is a significant consequence of housing developments on water resources?

Depletion of freshwater due to increased domestic usage.

Improved water filtration systems in urban areas.

Increased rainfall due to urban heat islands.

Which of the following best describes how housing contributes to soil contamination?

Disposal of waste in landfills contaminating the surrounding soil.

The planting of non-native plants in residential gardens.

Increased use of renewable energy sources.

How does formal housing improve public health?

By providing access to clean water and sanitation, reducing the outbreak of waterborne diseases.

By increasing outdoor recreational spaces.

Through the construction of larger living spaces.

What is one of the key benefits of housing in terms of community development?

Housing fosters a sense of community and belonging through social gatherings.

It reduces the need for public transportation.

Increases individual privacy.

How does housing development negatively impact the environment?

By increasing the use of natural resources such as water and forest products.

By promoting the use of public transportation.

By enhancing waste recycling programs.

There will be an increase in the clearing of (a) due to housing, as areas of land are needed to build housing.

Usage of the following will increase due to the increase in housing in cities.

Water resources

Fossil Fuels

Land

All of the options

Due to the large population, a lot of waste is generated from both the (a) and industrial sectors.

10.

Large amounts of fossil fuels are consumed to generate heat and electricity for energy in the cities, resulting in ____________.

land pollution

water pollution

air pollution

All of the options

11.

Amenities refer to ______________.

shops, eateries, clinics

bus stops and train stations

water, electricity and sanitation

12.

In formal housing, there is access to clean water and (a) which minimizes the outbreak of waterborne diseases like cholera.

13.

Housing provides people with a sense of community and (a) .

14.

Organise these impacts into the right categories:

Categorize the following

A sense of belonging and security

Provision of amenities such as shops, eateries, clinics etc

Provision of shelter and access to water

Air pollution due to generation of electricity for energy in cities

Water pollution

Soil contamination

Increase in use of fossil fuels

Increase in use of water resources

More forests cleared

Environment

People (Social)

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