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Unemployment is now considerable in many towns and informal sector opportunities (including market trade, food and betel nut selling and cleaning) cannot absorb growing population numbers. Low incomes and large household sizes have posed problems. Though many migrants have achieved success, social problems, with domestic violence and family breakdown have sometimes occurred away from kin support and the 'subsistence safety net' of rural areas. Crime has worsened, creating a new security industry, raising the costs of business development and straining the judicial system. Socio-economic inequalities have grown. Health and nutrition are sometimes poor in town where low incomes, poor access to gardens and the rise of a 'junk food' industry exist. Service provision (water, sewerage, electricity, waste removal etc.) is sometimes inadequate, especially in the squatter settlements that exist in marginal areas (such as remote, swampy or steeply sloping land). Housing is costly, low-cost housing scarce and rents are high. Urban land is increasingly scarce, whether for housing, industrial development, recreation or open space. Land tenure issues complicate urban management and planning as customary land remains in or close to most towns. Land use plans are therefore difficult to construct whilst town planning remains in its infancy. Population densities are very high in some towns, especially in Micronesia, whilst lack of land has made waste disposal a problem. There is little recycling and a scarcity of landfill sites, especially in atoll environments. Many urban rivers and coastal lagoons are polluted and water supplies contaminated, posing threats to health.
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LaoSome problems associated with urbanization include overcrowding, traffic congestion, pollution, housing shortages, and increased strain on infrastructure and services such as water and sanitation. This can lead to social and economic disparities, lack of green spaces, and decreased overall quality of life in urban areas.
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During the 1800s urbanization was associated with?
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What problems are likely caused by urbanization?
Some problems caused by urbanization include traffic congestion, increased pollution levels, strain on infrastructure and public services, inadequate housing availability, and social inequality. Additionally, urbanization can lead to the loss of green spaces and the degradation of natural environments.
In most societies urbanization has?
In most societies, urbanization has led to increased population density, infrastructure development, economic opportunities, and cultural diversity. However, it has also been associated with challenges such as congestion, pollution, inequality, and strain on resources.
"Only the poor cities of the world have to deal with the problems of urbanization." Discuss this statement. To what extent do you agree and why Does the whole world need to work together to deal with these problems?
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What was the term called describing the movement of people from rural areas to cities?
urbanization
