Respuesta :

urban decay increases trash and contributes to land and air pollution.

urban growth threatens many animal species due to over-consumption of food and destroying forests for housing development and crops.

Impact of urban growth on the environment and the problems associated with urban decay:

  • Urban growth has led to the degradation of the environment. With more and more urban development, pollution has become a major problem.
  • Urban growth means more traffic which in turn leads to more pollution. The rising pollution has an adverse impact on the environment and also causes may health hazards.
  • Urban decay has also become common where people move from one city to another in search of employment and better standard of living.
  • Urban decay gives rise to wastelands and also misuse of natural resources that are already limited.