Which of the following is not a negative consequence of upward urban growth?
a. pollution
b. creation of a “heat island”
c. increased use of surrounding land
d. waste management issues

(C) Increased use of surrounding land

Explanation:

 Increased use of the surrounding lands are not the negative consequence of the increase in the growth of the urban. The main consequences of the urban growth are due to the population, low prices of the lands and the income growth.

The urban growth is basically refers to the increase in the population in the urban region. The waste management issues, creation o the heat island and the pollution are the main negative impacts or consequences of the increase in the urban growth.

Therefore, Option (C) is correct.

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