Challenges

Cards (5)

  • What is one challenge of urban growth?
    Overcrowding - Rapid urban growth can lead to overcrowding, with too many people living in a limited space. This can result in poor living conditions, lack of housing, and increased strain on infrastructure and services.
  • What is another challenge of urban growth?
    Pollution - Increased population, traffic, and industrial activity in urban areas can lead to high levels of air, water, and noise pollution, which can negatively impact the environment and human health.
  • What is a third challenge of urban growth?
    Lack of resources - Rapid urban growth can put a strain on the availability and supply of resources, such as water, food, and energy, making it difficult to meet the needs of the growing population.
  • What is a fourth challenge of urban growth?
    Informal settlements - Rapid urban growth, especially in developing countries, can lead to the creation of informal settlements or slums, where people live in substandard housing and lack access to basic services and infrastructure.
  • What is a fifth challenge of urban growth?
    Social inequality - Urban growth can exacerbate social inequality, as wealthier residents may have access to better housing, services, and opportunities, while poorer residents may be marginalized and face limited access to resources.