By the early twentieth century, cities increasingly depended on urban engineers to
A) establish public health regulations for hospitals, schools, and restaurants.
B) establish efficient refuse removal and disposal systems.
C) design buildings that would enhance the beauty of the inner city.
D) strictly enforce regulations designed to reduce air and water pollution within the urban environment.

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The question specifically asks about the roles of urban engineers in the early twentieth century. While all of the options listed may have been important aspects of urban engineering over time, in the early twentieth century, one of the primary concerns was developing effective waste management and disposal systems to deal with the growing amounts of refuse produced by urban areas.

By the Early Twentieth Century, Cities Increasingly Depended on Urban