Urban Sprawl: Phoenix
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Phoenix, Arizona has seen its population increase at a rate greater than that of its urban boundaries. This trend is by necessity, since the water supply cannot feed an ever-expanding metropolitan area. Provided here are questions that will help guide a discussion about urban sprawl.
- When you think of urban sprawl, what do you picture?
- How is urban sprawl in Phoenix different from the typical urban sprawl?
- How has the invention of the air conditioner affected population growth in Phoenix?
- The population of Phoenix is increasing, yet the boundaries of the city remain the same. Why is this occurring?
- What foremost problem does the growing city of Phoenix face?
Related Links from NASA
- Urban Sprawl: the Big Picture
http://science.msfc.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/11oct_sprawl.htm
Read about how scientists are working to bring satellite data about urban sprawl to local planners and politicians. - Urbanization’s Aftermath
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/Lights3/lights_carbon.html
As urbanization spreads, what are its effects on area wildlife? See how scientists are seeking to learn more. - Showdown in the Rio Grande
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/RioGrande/water_hyacinth.html
Closely tied to urban sprawl is the use of water. Learn more about the particular questions surrounding this issue in the Rio Grande.
