As a Result of the Growth of the Suburbs, _________________

question 70

Multiple Choice

As a result of the growth of the suburbs, _________________

• A) the boundaries of most central cities expanded as they annexed outlying areas
• B) the peer group's influence on children began to decline while the family's influence increased
• C) pollution and trash were spread over a larger area
• D) nonwhites were able to escape the overcrowding of the inner-city ghettos

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Definitions:

Destabilizing Forces

Factors or elements that threaten the stability or balance of systems, organizations, or societal conditions.

Food Desert

Areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious food, particularly impacting low-income neighborhoods and communities.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents a risk to health.

Diabetes

A chronic health condition where the body is unable to properly process glucose, either due to insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.