Which of the following statements is supported by the graph?
A) As the population of a city increases, automobile use also increases.
B) Rapidly growing cities have higher rates of automobile use than cities with more stable populations.
C) As urban sprawl increases, automobile use also increases.
D) Per capita automobile use is higher in wealthy nations than in poor nations.
Answer: C) As urban sprawl increases, automobile use also increases.
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