Name _______________________
Urban Sprawl
Reading review questions
1. Explain the difference between urban, suburban, and rural areas.
2. Define urban sprawl.
3. Describe the six major factors that have contributed to urban sprawl in the United
States.
4. From the urban sprawl degradation chart, chose what you think is the most
damaging effect (environmental and/or economic) of urban sprawl.
5. Explain how sprawl can led to the formation of a megalopolis.
6. What is the range of the megalopolis that is forming on the east coast of the
United States?
7. List four benefits to living in the suburbs opposed to urban areas.
8. Explain how urban sprawl leads to increased flooding and water pollution.
9. Based the on the pros and cons of urbanization, where would you prefer to live
and why?