Urban Expansion

Provided by: Google Earth |Published on: April 27, 2021
Interactive Media Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This interactive time-lapse map takes students to Las Vegas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Seoul, Shanghai, São Paulo, Lagos, Paris, Dubai, and Singapore to explore urban expansion over time.
  • Satellite imagery dates back to 1985 and each location includes a summary of the changes observed and some of the unique features of each location.
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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: Google Earth
Region: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South and Central America, USA - West, USA - South, United States, Global, Nevada, Texas
Languages: English

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