Asked by damon

Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?
a.
pollution
b.
creation of a “heat island”
c.
increased use of surrounding land
d.
waste management issues

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
c. increased use of surrounding land

Upward (vertical) growth concentrates development within the existing urban footprint, reducing pressure to convert surrounding land. The other options (pollution, urban heat island, waste management issues) can be associated with denser, taller development.