Which of the Following Best Describes the Meaning of the Term

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term "gentrification?"

• A) the process by which dense nodes form
• B) the process by which affluent people invest in run-down urban areas, displacing the poor from the neighborhood
• C) the process by which several cities sprawl into each other
• D) the process by which farmland is converted into housing developments

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Definitions:

Exaltation

A feeling or state of extreme happiness or elevation, often used in a spiritual or religious context.

Dehumanization

The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, making them seem less than human.

Distinctive Physical Features

Unique physical attributes or characteristics that distinguish an individual or thing from others.

Doctrine of Superiority

A belief system that holds one group to be inherently superior to others on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or cultural background, often used to justify inequality.