Which of the following would be considered an advantage of increased urban sprawl? A As individuals move out of urban areas to nearby suburbs, the population densities of cities will decrease, reducing the spread of infectious disease. B As new homes are built in suburban areas.the cost of materials will decrease. (ii) reducing the need to clear-cut old-growth forests. C As urban sprawl increases the availability of land for farming and wildlife habitats will decrease, increasing the loss of biodiversity. D As more individuals live in suburbs and work in cities, transportation methods (D) will change, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted

The correct answer is:<br /><br />A As individuals move out of urban areas to nearby suburbs, the population densities of cities will decrease, reducing the spread of infectious disease.<br /><br />Explanation: One potential advantage of increased urban sprawl is that as people move from densely populated urban areas to less dense suburban areas, it can lead to a reduction in the spread of infectious diseases due to lower population densities. This can be seen as a public health benefit. <br /><br />The other options do not present clear advantages:<br />- B is incorrect because increased construction typically leads to higher demand for materials, which may not necessarily reduce costs or the need for resources like forests.<br />- C is incorrect because it describes a disadvantage of urban sprawl, namely the loss of land for farming and wildlife habitats, leading to decreased biodiversity.<br />- D is incorrect because increased commuting from suburbs to cities often results in more transportation emissions, not less, unless there are significant changes in transportation methods.