According to US Energy Information Administration data, urban U. S. households own an average of 1.8 vehicles each, compared with
2.2 for each rural household. Urban families also drive about 7,000 fewer miles annually than their rural counterparts, saving more
than 400 gallons of gasoline and roughly $1500 at current gas prices.
What is one reason for these differences?
A)Urban families tend to travel more.
B)Urban populations make use of mass transit.
C)Rural families travel less for goods and services.
D)Rural populations are less likely to conserve energy.