I have to write a one page report describing the problems associated with urban sprawl. We are watching a video called Sprawling from Grace, which talks about America being so dependent on transportation. We have to use examples from the video as well as our own ideas. I need help because I don't understand what urban sprawl means.

Answer 1

Urban sprawl means the suburbs that grow up around a city, often spreading for many miles.

People who live in a city can usually take public transportation to work, which is a much more efficient form of transportation than private cars. People who live in distant suburbs must rely on their cars and highways to get to work.

Answer 2

Another feature of urban sprawl is the large amount of land taken up by individual houses and yards.