The Interstate Highway System facilitated efficient movement of traffic in and around urban areas.The decline of the central city was the _______________ consequence of the highway system.
A) obvious
B) manifest
C) intended
D) latent
E) positive

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The word "latent" suggests that the decline of the central city was an unintended, hidden consequence of the highway system. The other answer choices either suggest that the consequence was obvious or intended, or do not provide enough information about the nature of the consequence. The word "positive" is especially unlikely, as the decline of the central city would generally not be considered a positive outcome.

The Interstate Highway System Facilitated Efficient Movement of Traffic in and Around