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effects of production activities of a firm to the environmentdepletion of productive resourcesdegradation of environment leading to climate changepollution if air and water which is detrimental to human and animal life.problem of solid and plastic waste disposal which may result in spread of diseases.noise pollution which may cause hearing problems to human beings.
Negative effects of the development of motor vehicle transport include;It causes traffic jam especially in urban areas.It contributes to environmental pollution.It damages roads.It causes accidents leading to loss of lives/injuries.Increased crime rate
Ways in which open cast mining affects environment include;Leaves behind ugly open craters/derelict landscapeIt causes air, water, noise pollutionIt leads to soil erosionDumping of rock waste litters the surface/land pollutionWater collects in the open craters forming breeding grounds for mosquitoes/pestsDestruction of biodiversity (plants and animals)
Contributions of mining industry to economy include;Generate revenue used to finance development.Attracts development of transport and communication network.Contributes to urbanization as towns develop near mining areas.Creates employment opportunities to miners.Enhances development of mineral processing industries and other industries.
Negative consequences of urbanization in Kenya during the colonial period are;Unemployment led to povertyLow morality e.g prostitutionIncrease in crimeDevelopment of shanties/slumsCongestion leading to epidermicsBreak up of family set upDevelopment of the kipande system to restrict movementDeprived rural area of manpower/negligence of agriculture