Question

1. what effect does urban sprawl have on the environment?

a. it decreases overall pollution in suburban areas
b. it leads to destruction of wildlife habitats
c. it preserves natural resources for future use
d. it enhances urban biodiversity through parks

Explanation:

• Option a: Urban sprawl usually increases pollution in suburban areas due to more vehicles and development, so this is incorrect.
• Option b: Urban sprawl involves expanding into natural areas, which destroys wildlife habitats as land is converted for housing, roads, etc. This is a known environmental impact of urban sprawl.
• Option c: Urban sprawl typically leads to increased consumption of natural resources (like land, water) rather than preserving them, so this is incorrect.
• Option d: While parks can exist, urban sprawl generally reduces overall biodiversity by destroying natural habitats, and parks alone don't offset the habitat destruction from sprawl, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

b. It leads to destruction of wildlife habitats