Self-study
A research study revealed that, in most cases, once existing highways near urban areas are widened and extended in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and resulting delays for motorists, these problems actually increase rather than decrease.
"Surprising" Phenomenon
Why do traffic congestion and delay problems increase after widening and extending highways in urban areas?
Objective
The correct answer should suggest a difference between having wider, more extended roads and having less wide, less extended roads. This difference should create the potential for more congestion when roads are wider and more extended.
Analysis by Kevin_Lin
1.
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a
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b
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c
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d
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e
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