Which of the following cannot explain urban sprawl in the U.S.? a. The fiscal problems with...

Which of the following cannot explain urban sprawl in the U.S.?

a. The fiscal problems with central cities

b. The high crime rate near city centers

c. Higher commuting cost due to rising fuel prices

d. Minimal lot size requirement that exclude high-density housing

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Answer is Option C - Higher commuting cost due to rising fuel prices.

Urban sprwal is the expansion of urban area or cites in a poorly planned way/
In US, cheap price of fuel etc are some factors behind urban sprawl.
So Option C higher commuting cost due to rising fuel prices cannot explain urban sprawl in US.

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Rahul Sunny answered 1 year ago

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