Daily Archives: August 6, 2019

Urban Sprawl Creates Food Deserts ?

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

Urban Sprawl has led to the creation of food deserts in metropolitan areas across the United States, according to a published study by a researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington. Shima Hamidi, director of UTA’s Center for Transportation Equity, … Continue reading →

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Site of a Settlement

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Rashid Faridi

The Site of a settlement describes the physical nature of where it is located. Factors such as water supply, building materials, quality of soil, climate, shelter and defence were all considered when settlements were first established. For instance the site of Sydney, in Australia, … Continue reading →

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