2. In 2000, Georgia was ranked the 6th fastest growing state. The Atlanta region alone is home to four of the fastest growing counties in the country. Much of the growth has caused "urban sprawl." Urban sprawl is when the boundaries of a city spread to nearby land and countryside. How does urban sprawl impact the environment?

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2. In 2000, Georgia was ranked the 6th fastest growing state. The Atlanta region alone is home to four of the fastest growing counties in the country. Much of the growth has caused "urban sprawl." Urban sprawl is when the boundaries of a city spread to nearby land and countryside. How does urban sprawl impact the environment?

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Peyton Gilmore · Answer 1

urban sprawl often leads to deforestation, which decreases the amount of oxygen in the air. it also leads to the decline in certain species that may live in the surrounding area.