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Students should be able to describe and explain the features and transformations of land use in urban environments, including the Central Business District (CBD), residential zones, industrial sectors, and the rural-urban fringe, across various economic contexts. They should also discuss the impacts of land use changes and rapid urbanization, such as urban sprawl, and identify the challenges faced by urban areas, including different pollution types (air, noise, water, visual), social inequality, housing problems, traffic congestion, and disputes regarding land use changes. A case study of an urban area or areas is required.

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Students should be able to describe and explain the features and transformations of land use in urban environments, including the Central Business District (CBD), residential zones, industrial sectors, and the rural-urban fringe, across various economic contexts. They should also discuss the impacts of land use changes and rapid urbanization, such as urban sprawl, and identify the challenges faced by urban areas, including different pollution types (air, noise, water, visual), social inequality, housing problems, traffic congestion, and disputes regarding land use changes. A case study of an urban area or areas is required

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  • You need to be able to students should be able to describe and explain the features and transformations of land use in urban environments, including the Central Business District (CBD), residential zones, industrial sectors, and the rural-urban fringe, across various economic contexts. They should also discuss the impacts of land use changes and rapid urbanization, such as urban sprawl, and identify the challenges faced by urban areas, including different pollution types (air, noise, water, visual), social inequality, housing problems, traffic congestion, and disputes regarding land use changes. A case study of an urban area or areas is required.
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Urban Land Use Description

The urban area has seen significant changes in land use over the past decade, with the expansion of the Central Business District and the development of new residential zones.

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    Describe the changes in land use observed in the urban area over the past decade.

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