The Text Identifies a Number of Important Changes in the Urban

question 22

Multiple Choice

The text identifies a number of important changes in the urban fringe that have contributed to much higher crime rates. Which of the following is NOT one of these changes?

• A) low-density residential, retail, and commercial construction
• B) the explosion in the number of American households and a change in household composition
• C) a lulled sense of safety
• D) the influx of minority groups

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