Why is suburban sprawl tightly linked with environmental problems caused by
transportation?
O A. Commuters who live in suburbs are more likely to walk and suffer
from air pollution.
B. Commuters who live in suburbs are dependent on mass transit
systems that emit air pollution.
C. Commuters who live in suburbs are dependent on automobiles
that emit air pollution.
D. Commuters who live in suburbs are dependent on mass transit
systems that add to water pollution.
C. Commuters who live in suburbs are dependent on automobiles that emit air pollution.
Suburban sprawl involves the expansion of low-density residential and commercial developments on the outskirts of cities, which leads to longer commuting distances. As a result, commuters who live in suburbs are more likely to rely on private cars for transportation. These automobiles contribute significantly to air pollution by emitting greenhouse gases and other pollutants such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Thus, suburban sprawl is tightly linked to environmental problems caused by transportation, particularly the emissions from automobiles.