How Do Cities Grow Over Time?

Cities start as small villages, and over time, more people move there. When a city gets too crowded, people build new houses on the edges, like growing a tree with more branches. Rivers or roads can also help cities grow, because they make it easier for people to travel and trade.

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A village grows into a city when more people move in and build houses next to the old ones.
Rivers helped ancient Rome grow because it was easier for ships to bring goods from far away.
Modern cities like Tokyo have many tall buildings because there isn’t enough space for new neighborhoods.

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