Air Travel, the Internet, Cheap Fossil Fuels, and Television All

question 24

Multiple Choice

Air travel, the Internet, cheap fossil fuels, and television all have allowed people to ______________.

• A)return to an agricultural society
• B)live more densely packed into urban areas
• C)consume less energy and materials
• D)remain connected while living in less centralized communities
• E)live within the UDB's demanded by smart city design

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