Urban Environmental Issues
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Urban Environmental Issues starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how slum development affects urban environmental quality.
Describe one way in which citizens can help reduce urban environmental issues.
Describe one way in which urbanisation can lead to water scarcity.
Describe the impact of construction activities on urban environments.
Explain how improper waste management affects urban environments.
Explain how traffic congestion contributes to urban environmental issues.
Explain the impact of plastic waste on urban environments.
Explain the importance of rainwater harvesting in urban areas.
Which Indian city is known for severe air pollution, especially during winter months? (1) Mumbai (2) Delhi (3) Chennai (4) Kolkata
Which of the following is a benefit of urban green spaces? (1) Increased pollution (2) Improved mental health (3) More traffic (4) Higher noise levels
Which of the following is a consequence of loss of green spaces in cities? (1) Improved air quality (2) Increased biodiversity (3) Urban flooding (4) Lower temperatures
Which of the following is a direct result of poor urban planning? (1) Efficient transport (2) Clean air (3) Traffic jams (4) Green spaces
Fill in the blank: The burning of __________ in open areas is a major cause of air pollution in Indian cities.
Fill in the blank: The excessive use of private vehicles in cities leads to increased __________ pollution.
Fill in the blank: The government programme aimed at cleaning Indian cities is called __________ Bharat Abhiyan.
Fill in the blank: The increase in temperature in urban areas compared to rural areas is called the __________ effect.
True or False: Planting trees in cities can help reduce the urban heat island effect.
True or False: Recycling waste can help reduce urban environmental problems.
True or False: Solid waste management is not a problem in Indian cities.
True or False: Urbanisation always leads to an improvement in environmental quality.
