🚜ap human geography review

Sprawl

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The uncontrolled or unplanned expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural or agricultural land, characterized by low-density development.

AP course connection

Topic 6.2: 6.2 Cities Across the World

Unit 6

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