Many migrants, especially in developing countries, have been forced to settle in areas without basic public services and poor housing quality. This speaks to which fact about migration?
A) Migration is mostly an urban affair.
B) Urbanization in developing populations often means growing slums.
C) Development makes migration more likely.
D) Over the long run, migration policies have become less restrictive.

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Urbanization in developing countries frequently results in the expansion of slums, as the infrastructure and housing cannot keep pace with the rapid influx of migrants seeking opportunities in urban areas. This leads to many settling in areas with inadequate public services and poor housing conditions.

Many Migrants, Especially in Developing Countries, Have Been Forced to Settle