A student reads a passage about urban sprawl that states: 'Cities expanding outward consume farmland, increase commute times, and strain municipal budgets.' What is the author's primary claim?
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A
Urban sprawl is an inevitable result of population growth
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B
Urban sprawl creates multiple interconnected problems for communities
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C
Commute times are the most serious consequence of urban sprawl
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D
City governments are responsible for stopping urban sprawl