5. Identify each of the following effects of urbanization as being either a cost or a benefit.

Question

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

Answer 1

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