Question

Which of the following statements about urban growth is true?
a.
The rate of urban growth in the world is decreasing.
b.
Urban sprawl is less environmentally damaging than upward growth.
c.
Upward growth is less environmentally damaging than urban sprawl.
d.
More people are moving away from cities than in previous years.

Answer 1

c. Upward growth is less environmentally damaging than urban sprawl.

Explanation: Upward growth (densification, building up) uses less land per person, reduces habitat loss and infrastructure spread, and shortens travel distances (reducing vehicle use and emissions). Urban sprawl consumes more land, fragments ecosystems, requires more roads and utilities, and typically increases car dependency and pollution.