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Effects of Urban Sprawl on the Environment

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I selected the following issue and have to write an article explaining my position and rationale in a convincing style.

It has been argued that urban sprawl is the root of many environmental problems. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

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The effects of urban sprawl on the environment is determined.

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For this assignment you take a clear position, but it can be either one. For example, you could argue that urban sprawl isn't the most pressing problem we face. Perhaps urban areas can include wildlife sanctuaries to make them less of an issue, and we should worry about global warming instead.

Here is a sample outline that you could use if you select the topic "urban sprawl is the root of environmental problems":
1. Introduction e.g. "With the world's population ...

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