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Question
State one advantage and one disadvantage of urban sprawl.
Answer in Brief
Solution
Advantage:
- It leads to growth of urban centres and urbanisation.
- Facilitates the economic growth.
Disadvantage:
Rich agricultural areas are lost to settlement areas.
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