Question

what is the purpose of zoning laws?
to divide what areas are under local versus state control

to sort a local population by income and tax brackets

to make different areas suited to different purposes

Explanation:

Zoning laws are regulations that govern the use of land in a particular area. The first option is incorrect as zoning laws don't deal with local vs state control of areas. The second option is also incorrect as zoning laws aren't about sorting populations by income or tax brackets. The third option correctly describes the purpose of zoning laws, which is to designate different areas for different uses (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial) to ensure they are suited to their respective purposes.

Answer:

C. to make different areas suited to different purposes (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with A being "to divide what areas are under local versus state control", B being "to sort a local population by income and tax brackets", and C being "to make different areas suited to different purposes")