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.

The correct answer is option c. "Upward growth is less environmentally damaging than urban sprawl".

Explanation:

Urban sprawl is a term used to describe the unrestricted and unplanned growth of urban areas such as housing, commercial development and the construction of roads. Urban sprawl usually causes high environmental damage because it often results at the expense of larges areas of land. On the other hand, upward growth is a more planned urban development. Therefore, upward growth is less environmentally damaging than urban sprawl.

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