Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 9

What is the key concept for this section List three trends in global urban growth. Describe four phases of urban growth in the United States. What is urban sprawl List five undesirable effects of urban sprawl. What are the four advantages of urbanization List six disadvantages of urbanization. Explain why most cities and urban areas are not sustainable. Describe some of the problems faced by the poor who live in urban areas. Summarize the urban problems of Mexico City, Mexico along with the city's efforts to deal with these problems.