Question

urbanization select one: a. is only a real problem in asia. b. has little impact on the environment. c. only impacts urban areas. d. can cause significant pressure on the environment.

Explanation:

• Option a: Urbanization is a global issue, not limited to Asia, so a is wrong.
• Option b: Urbanization often leads to environmental issues like pollution, habitat loss, so it has significant environmental impact, b is wrong.
• Option c: Urbanization can impact surrounding rural areas (e.g., resource extraction for urban needs) and the broader environment, not just urban areas, c is wrong.
• Option d: Urbanization brings increased resource use, waste, and infrastructure development, which can create significant environmental pressure (e.g., deforestation, pollution), so d is correct.

Answer:

d. can cause significant pressure on the environment.