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the map shows major highways and the route of the metrorail silver line around tysons corner, virginia, an edge city outside of washington, d.c. using the information in the map and the data table, which of the following was the most likely positive result of the opening of the metrorail silver line in 2014? a more vehicular traffic on the 495 capital beltway and 287 toll road b more vehicular traffic on chain bridge road and leesburg pike c an increase in population and business activity as a result of improved connectivity d a decrease in population and business activity as a result of changing demographics e a decrease in the number of shoppers at the tysons corner shopping malls
Answer
# Answer:
C. An increase in population and business activity as a result of improved connectivity
# Brief Explanation:
The opening of a new rail - line usually improves connectivity, attracting more people and businesses. Options A and B suggest increased traffic on roads which is not a positive result. Options D and E suggest negative impacts which are not likely positive results of a new rail - line opening.