The text observes that, in many areas, cities over the last few decades appear to be growing together, losing the clearly defined spaces that characterized cities in the last few centuries. William Whyte refers to this recent phenomenon as

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The text describes the loss of clearly defined spaces in cities and growing together of urban areas over the last few decades, which is commonly referred to as urban sprawl. Option A, exurban expansion, refers to the growth of population and development outside of urban areas. Option C, edge cities, refers to areas on the outskirts of a city that have their own business centers and economy. Option D, suburbanization, refers to the movement of people from urban to suburban areas, which can be a factor contributing to urban sprawl.

The Text Observes That, in Many Areas, Cities Over the Last