Urban growth in less developed countries is high because of higher birth rates in these countries as well as:
A)high crime in rural areas
B)high rates of internal migration
C)high rates of migration from other countries
D)government mandates to move people to the city
E)all of the above

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Urban growth in less developed countries is primarily driven by high rates of internal migration as people move from rural areas to cities in search of better economic opportunities, better access to services, and a higher standard of living. While there may be high crime in rural areas or government mandates to move people to the city, these are not the primary drivers of urban growth in these countries. Similarly, while there may be some migration from other countries, this is not generally a significant factor in the overall pattern of urban growth in less developed countries.

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