Urban Sprawl and Land-Use Planning
Unplanned urban expansion consuming agricultural and natural land, creating unsustainable transportation patterns and ecosystem fragmentation.
Real World
Phoenix, Arizona expanded its urban footprint by over 400% between 1970 and 2000, converting Sonoran Desert habitat and farmland into low-density suburbs requiring cars for every trip.
Exam Focus
For 'discuss' questions, include both causes (zoning laws, cheap land) and consequences (habitat loss, increased car emissions) to access full marks.
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