answersLogoWhite

0

Urbanisation usually leads to disaster in the long term if the government takes the wrong path. From the people's perspective, urbanisation actually does not cause a lot of harm, but that is in the short term. When unrbanisation takes place, large areas are cleared to build roads and buildings. Trees will be cut down if urbanisation takes place in a forest, and this will not only cause deforestation but also habitat loss. All these contribute to global warming. Then, when more and more people move into the city, there will be an increase in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, as there will be more cars, factories etc. and less trees. As the city grows, more area have to be cleared for expansion, causing more harm to the environment. If this continues for a long time, the area will soon become very polluted and the ecology there will become very limited. However, some cities such as Singapore have adopted the 'Garden City' style of urban planning, where the government grow trees around the city so that there will be more greenery as well as less pollution, benefiting in the long term.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Geography

Is it urbanization or urbanization?

It is spelled urbanization. Someone would be urbanizing, not urbanising. Thus the act of urbanizing is urbanization. I forgot to log in before posting this, so I'm "improving" it now.


How does rapid urbanisation affect rural areas?

Rapid urbanization can lead to the depopulation of rural areas as people move to cities in search of better opportunities. This can result in a decline in rural infrastructure, services, and economic activity. Additionally, urbanization may also lead to the conversion of agricultural land for urban development, which can impact food production and rural livelihoods.


What is another word for the growth of cities?

Urbanization


Whats the result of urbanization where the workforce in a city lives in the area around it?

The result of this type of urbanization, known as suburbanization, includes increased commute times, traffic congestion, and pollution from transportation. It can also lead to urban sprawl, putting pressure on natural resources and infrastructure. Additionally, it may lead to social and economic disparities between urban cores and surrounding suburbs.


How would the hydrograph of a large rainstorm change after urbanization of an area?

Urbanization can lead to increased impervious surfaces like roads and buildings, reducing infiltration and increasing runoff. This can cause a faster rise in streamflow during a rainstorm, resulting in a higher peak discharge and a shorter lag time in the hydrograph. Additionally, urbanization can increase the volume of runoff, leading to larger flood peaks and potentially worsening flood events.