In many megacities of the developing world, rapid urbanization has produced

A) policies promoting smart growth with public transit systems.
B) millions of city-dwellers living on rented property in huge shantytowns and appalling conditions.
C) a counter trend of fleeing the cities for rural areas.
D) increased life expectancy and better public health than was available in rural areas.


B

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