What is the most contentious by-product of gentrification?
A. the migration of urbanites to rural farming communities
B. the involuntary displacement of a neighborhood's low-income residents
C. a more beautified landscape that promotes outdoor activities
D. a lack of public services such as schools and health care facilities
Answer: B
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