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A theory regarding the influence of urban proximity to rural areas is that the population of rural areas...

A)with no urban influence will experience a jump in growth as soon as
commuters tire of city life.

B)with moderate urban influence increases at a faster rate than that for rural
areas with low urban influence.

C)near big cities and those rural areas more than two hours drive from a city
will continue to grow because of pollution.

D)with moderate urban influence will decline as the housing market falls and
people realize houses in the city have greater value.