The maps below show the changes that occured to na town named Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should n

These three maps demonstrate the alteration that happened in Willington city during 220 years , especially in 1789, 1860 and 2000. As the years went on,

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progress included fewer plantations or woods, and more roads and buildings. In 1780,

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town included two villages with 100 cottages and four farms surrounded by a huge forest. There was a river alongside the town with no bridge in sight.

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, after almost a century, in 1860, a bridge was built over the river with a road to residency that

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contained three small towns with almost 200 cabins. The number of farms decreased to two and by constructing new houses the woodland decreased. In 2000, there was no trace of any jungle or farmlands in Willington, and only urbanization could be observed in the whole area. the number of homes significantly increased to 500 in five hamlets,and a new road was built to connect them to shops, sports fields and schools. There was even a wetland for birds

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of the river. In conclusion, by the year 2000, Willington accepted the urban lifestyle and

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change happened by cutting down the woods to make new places and buildings

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as places for study, markets, and fields for physical activities.