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5.10 Impacts of Urbanization

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Urbanization is the increase in the proportion of people living in cities. It can lead to depletion of resources, saltwater intrusion in the hydrologic cycle, and a variety of pollution problems, though it can also be more environmentally efficient than sprawl.

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17 lessons

  1. 5.1The Tragedy of the CommonsPreview lesson
  2. 5.2ClearcuttingPreview lesson
  3. 5.3The Green RevolutionPreview lesson
  4. 5.4Impacts of Agricultural PracticesPreview lesson
  5. 5.5Irrigation MethodsPreview lesson
  6. 5.6Pest Control MethodsPreview lesson
  7. 5.7Meat Production MethodsPreview lesson
  8. 5.8Impacts of OverfishingPreview lesson
  9. 5.9Impacts of MiningPreview lesson
  10. 5.10Impacts of UrbanizationThis lesson
  11. 5.11Ecological FootprintsPreview lesson
  12. 5.12Introduction to SustainabilityPreview lesson
  13. 5.13Methods to Reduce Urban RunoffPreview lesson
  14. 5.14Integrated Pest ManagementPreview lesson
  15. 5.15Sustainable AgriculturePreview lesson
  16. 5.16AquaculturePreview lesson
  17. 5.17Sustainable ForestryPreview lesson

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