5. Identify each of the following effects of urbanization as being either a cost or a benefit.
Causes urban sprawl (rapid increase in use of land)
often increases reliance on transportation, fossil fuels and other resources.
Can increase runoff and cause water management problems
Provides housing and employment opportunities
Cost:
- Causes urban sprawl (rapid increase in use of land)
- often increases reliance on transportation, fossil fuels and other resources
- Can increase runoff and cause water management problems
Benefit:
- Provides housing and employment opportunities