Question
In order to make room for the increasing population, new cities and towns are formed. A side effect of the construction of these cities and towns is that
A.
fewer people are able to live comfortably.
B.
the amount of pollution in the area is decreased.
C.
new natural resources are created with the cities.
D.
pollution increases and habitats are impacted.
A.
fewer people are able to live comfortably.
B.
the amount of pollution in the area is decreased.
C.
new natural resources are created with the cities.
D.
pollution increases and habitats are impacted.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **D. pollution increases and habitats are impacted.**
The construction of new cities and towns often leads to increased pollution due to construction activities, higher vehicle emissions, and other urbanization processes. Additionally, the development can disrupt natural habitats, leading to a loss of biodiversity and negatively affecting local ecosystems.
The construction of new cities and towns often leads to increased pollution due to construction activities, higher vehicle emissions, and other urbanization processes. Additionally, the development can disrupt natural habitats, leading to a loss of biodiversity and negatively affecting local ecosystems.