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Geography

Urban Sprawl and Loss of Agricultural Land

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Globally, an estimated 1–2 million hectares of agricultural land are lost to urban expansion every year – an area roughly the size of Belize or Qatar annually.

Why this is interesting

Imagine your favorite local farm replaced by a parking lot. Why does the city keep pushing outward, and what does that mean for the food on your plate?