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Today, a significant percentage of Americans live in urban areas, marking a turning point in demographics. The largest city in the U.S. by population is New York City, while Tokyo is the largest city in the world. The tallest skyscraper globally is the Burj Khalifa located in Dubai. Urbanization refers to the process of organizing people and activities within growing cities. As Dubai's skyline evolves, billions are spent on construction, with the Burj Khalifa being a noteworthy $1.5 billion project, reaching 163 stories upon completion.
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What percentage of Americans live in a city today? ________________________________________________ B. What is the largest city in the United States by population? ________________________________________________ C. What is the largest city in the world by population? ________________________________________________ D. Where is the tallest sky scraper in the world? ________________________________________________ What is urbanization? A process of organizing people, activities, & labor in cities or towns. Country City 179095% 5% 1890 65% 35% 1920- The number of Americans living in cities surpasses the number of Americans living in ___________ areas. Urbanization How many barrels of oil does Dubai produce per-day? _____________________________________________________________________________ How many billions of dollars is being spent on construction in Dubai? _____________________________________________________________________________ How many stories tall is the Burj Dubai upon COMPLETION? _____________________________________________________________________________ How expensive was the Burj Dubai to build? (in U.S. $$) _____________________________________________________________________________ Which structures FIRST land-marked the Mid-East as having the tallest buildings? _____________________________________________________________________________
