Investigate each of the following statements and select the one that best explains the transformative effect of the automobile. (1 point)

• The automobile led to an increased ability to perform reconnaissance during war time.
The automobile promoted the use of electric engines, allowing them to become the dominant form today.
• The automobile replaced airplanes as the main form of transcontinental travel in the U.S.

The automobile led to changes in the way cities were built in order to accommodate large numbers of personal vehicles.

The statement "The automobile led to changes in the way cities were built in order to accommodate large numbers of personal vehicles" best explains the transformative effect of the automobile. The widespread use of automobiles led to the construction of highways, parking lots, and suburbs, fundamentally altering urban landscapes and transportation infrastructure.