Question

analyzing environmental effects
how was the environment in urban areas affected by the industrial revolution? choose three correct answers.
fewer paved areas
unsafe drinking water
increased air pollution
industrial waste in water
less human traffic on rivers

Explanation:

To determine the environmental effects of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas:

• Unsafe drinking water: Industrial waste and poor sanitation during the Industrial Revolution led to contaminated water sources in urban areas.
• Increased air pollution: Factories and increased industrial activity released pollutants, causing higher air pollution in cities.
• Industrial waste in water: Industries discharged waste into water bodies, polluting them and affecting urban water supplies.
• "Fewer paved areas" is incorrect as urbanization during the Industrial Revolution led to more paved areas. "Less human traffic on rivers" is incorrect as industrialization increased river traffic for transportation.

Answer:

• unsafe drinking water
• increased air pollution
• industrial waste in water