"Vanishing Greenery; A Growing Urban Crisis"
In most of our cities, rapid urbanisation has led to a significant decrease in greenery over the past two decades. As the population increased, the demand for housing, roads and commercial buildings grew, leading to clearing of parks, gardens and natural resources. This has contributed to several problems.
(a) Mention one significant problem caused by the reduction in urban greenery.
(b) How do green plants contribute to improving the air quality?
(c) What role can you, as a citizen, play in protecting urban greenery?
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(a) One significant problem caused by the reduction in urban greenery is an increase in air pollution.
(b) Green plants improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, releasing oxygen, and trapping dust and pollutants on their leaves.
(c) As a citizen, I can help by planting more trees, protecting existing plants in my surroundings, avoiding unnecessary cutting of trees, and supporting green initiatives.