The results of Burgess and Park's study using the concentric circles in the city of Chicago resulted in:
A) the finding that where ever the poorest people live will be the least amount of crime
B) the finding that where the most wealthy people live will be the highest rates of property crime
C) the finding that the crime rate will be the highest in the area characterized by transition
D) the finding that when people move from one zone to another, they take their criminal tendencies with them

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Burgess and Park's study using the concentric circles in the city of Chicago resulted in the finding that the crime rate will be the highest in the area characterized by transition, which is the area where one zone meets another. This area is usually characterized by social disorganization, economic instability, and a mix of residential and commercial land use.

The Results of Burgess and Park's Study Using the Concentric