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Urban sprawl creates and increases carbon dioxide emissions via more vehicles on the roads. More people means more transportation needed. More vehicles on the road creates more carbon dioxide emissions.
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What is an example of a negative impact of urban sprawl in the US?
increase global warming
What is currently being done to help solve urban sprawl?
The term "urban sprawl" is used to describe uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. The most notable attempt to combat this problem is known as "smart growth", or planned developments both economic and community-based.
What happens when metropolitan areas spread further and further out?
Rural lands are gobbled up by housing developments. The developments that are low density are Urban Sprawl.
Why are tornadoes becoming more dangerous for humans?
With increasing population growth and suburban sprawl there is more opportunity for tornadoes to kill people can cause major damage. The tornadoes themselves are not becoming stronger or more dangerous. In fact, the number of strong tornadoes in the United States has actually decreased in the past 60 years.
How has suburban sprawl and the increased use of fossil fuel created problems for the biosphere?
It has contributed to the rise of global warming and the deterioration of the ozone layer. This means that too many UV rays get through which increases the temperature of the Earth. Also in order to expand housing, habitats have been destroyed as well as food sources.
How does sprawl increase carbon dioxide emissions?
Urban sprawl creates and increases carbon dioxide emissions via more vehicles on the roads. More people means more transportation needed. More vehicles on the road creates more carbon dioxide emissions.
Is urban sprawl the main cause of global warming?
No, the main cause of global warming is deforestation and the burning of coal, oil and natural gas. Urban sprawl would be fairly carbon neutral as regards global warming. Many building close together tend to be warmer than settlements that are spread out. But a compact town can pool its resources and cause few emissions that way.
What is an example of a negative impact of urban sprawl in the US?
increase global warming
What is a sentence for the word sprawl?
i will sprawl
How do you use the word sprawl in a sentence?
Sprawl in front of me, if you need forgiveness. This is one of many examples for sentence use.
What is sentence sprawl?
I told my son to not sprawl when watching televison/tv.
How would you explain the increase in urban sprawl to a family member?
Make it simple. It is unplanned uncontrolled movement of people in low density areas.
When was Suburban Sprawl Music created?
Suburban Sprawl Music was created in 1999.
What is the meaning of sprawled?
of Sprawl
A sentence for word sprawl?
I told my son not to sprawl on the couch watching TV all day
What is energy sprawl?
energy sprawl is the amount of land needed to produce clean energy
What is the sprawl in volleyball?
A sprawl is when you run toward a ball, pass it (with your platform - forearms), and slide on your belly on the ground.
