Helen had lived in a town outside a major city for more than 50 years. Over this time, Helen has observed the development of her town, including the construction of new roads and houses and the loss of natural areas. Which of these terms best describes what happened in the town where Helen lives?

Question

Helen had lived in a town outside a major city for more than 50 years.  Over this time, Helen has observed the development of her town, including the construction of new roads and houses and the loss of natural areas.  Which of these terms best describes what happened in the town where Helen lives?
(10 Points)

A.  land pollution

B.  urban sprawl

C. desertification

D. nutrient depletion

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The term that best describes what happened in the town where Helen lives is **B. urban sprawl**. Urban sprawl refers to the expansion of human populations away from central urban areas into previously undeveloped areas, often resulting in the construction of new roads and houses and a loss of natural land.