Some governments legally recognize slum areas of the urban poor in developing countries. On reason for this is that people living in slums tend to

A. utilize discarded building materials supplied by the government.
B. work to improve their living conditions if they know they can stay in an area.
C. rely on government subsidies for access to clean water, sewers, electricity and roads.
D. picket for basic services on government property, thereby creating a distraction.
E. occupy other legal properties nearby when their properties are illegal


Answer: B

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