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The Encyclopedia Britannica defines urbanization as the process by which large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in relatively small areas, forming cities. This growth of urban areas can be positive, but urbanization can lead to many problems.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required.

Click on the different elements of the web below to learn about urbanization and its effect on human interaction.

Sources for images used in this section, listed clock-wise:

Columbus Fire Department Medic 7, Ibagli, Wikipedia.
South Africa Centurion 58185411, hmvh, Flickr.
Graffiti Pispala, katutaide, Flickr.
Kibera close up, Chrissy Olson, Flickr.
27556659120, tenaciousme, Flickr.
Herald square traffic, Matthias Rhomberg, Flickr.
Debris in the Duke of Northumberland's river, Kendall Bridge, Isleworth, London.
Haze of pollution in Beijing, David Barrie, Flickr.
Delhi Bus Crowded, Wikitravel.
Dhaka streets (Bangladesh), Ahron de Leeuw, Flickr.
Calgary NW Landfill3, D'Arcy Norman, Flickr.