Question

Which of the following statements about urban growth is true?
a.
The rate of urban growth in the world is decreasing.
b.
Urban sprawl is less environmentally damaging than upward growth.
c.
Upward growth is less environmentally damaging than urban sprawl.
d.
More people are moving away from cities than in previous years.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D
Mark this and

Answer 1

C

Upward (compact, higher‑density) growth generally causes less environmental damage than urban sprawl because it uses less land, reduces vehicle dependency and infrastructure per capita, and preserves more open/natural areas.