Unveiling Urban Sprawl

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Urban sprawl is characterized by high-density residential housing.

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Urban sprawl is caused by the need to accommodate a rising urban population.

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Urban sprawl is correlated with increased energy use, pollution, and traffic congestion.

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Urban sprawl leads to the destruction of wildlife habitat.

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Growth is inevitable in areas where people want to live.

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Why is urban sprawl often characterized by low-density residential housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on private cars?

Urban sprawl is often characterized by these factors because it results in the geographic expansion of cities and towns, leading to the spread-out development of low-density residential areas and the separation of land uses, which in turn increases the need for private car transportation. Signup and view all the answers

What are some negative consequences of urban sprawl?

Urban sprawl has negative consequences such as increased energy use, pollution, traffic congestion, a decline in community cohesiveness, the destruction of wildlife habitat, and fragmentation of remaining natural areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes of urban sprawl?

One of the causes of urban sprawl is the desire for increased living space and other residential amenities. Signup and view all the answers

Why does sprawl matter?

Sprawl matters because growth is inevitable in areas where people want to live, but it has negative impacts on energy use, pollution, traffic congestion, community cohesiveness, wildlife habitat, and natural areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is urban sprawl?

Urban sprawl is the rapid expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, characterized by low-density residential housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on private cars for transportation needs. Signup and view all the answers

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