What was the Growth Management Act, and how did it affect Washington State?(1 point) Responses A law designed to manage population growth by protecting natural resources and preventing urban sprawl. A law designed to manage population growth by protecting natural resources and preventing urban sprawl. A law passed to encourage rapid urban development and expansion across Washington. A law passed to encourage rapid urban development and expansion across Washington. A federal law requiring Washington to reduce its population growth. A federal law requiring Washington to reduce its population growth.

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The correct response is: A law designed to manage population growth by protecting natural resources and preventing urban sprawl.

The Growth Management Act (GMA), enacted in Washington State in 1990, aimed to manage the state's growth by encouraging urban density, protecting rural areas, and ensuring that development occurred in a sustainable manner.