ECOLOGY
HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The cities became polluted
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Diseases could spread faster because people were more crowded together
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There was more waste generated
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All of the other answers are correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -If unending numbers of people are migrating into an area, then it can have detrimental consequences like the displacement of jobs, unemployment and limited access to resources. There are also drawbacks as well such as increased rates of crimes, health risks and climate change.
Detailed explanation-2: -Negative Impact The loss of a person from rural areas, impact on the level of output and development of rural areas. The influx of workers in urban areas increases competition for the job, houses, school facilities etc. Having large population puts too much pressure on natural resources, amenities and services.
Detailed explanation-3: -The “rural push” factors such as decline in income from agriculture, lack of alternative job, declining local economy, and denied access to basic facilities, further encourage people to move to cities. This often crystallizes into violence and conflicts and often protests against government.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are many factors that cause migration of people from villages to cities. Some villagers voluntarily move to the cities in search for jobs and better civic and health facilities, etc. Others are forced to migrate when natural disasters like flood, storm, drought, famine, etc. destroy their houses and properties.