Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks fro…

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10.

The rapid expansion of modern cities has fundamentally transformed our living environment, but it has also led to several urban challenges, such as overcrowding, air pollution, or(6)_____. We ask ourselves whether our health would be at risk in such environments, whether environmental degradation is inevitable, and how serious the consequences might be for future generations. Some urban planners, of course, prioritize green infrastructure, as this provides a cooling effect and improves air quality,(7)_____. Others, however, focus on high-density development and minimize open spaces wherever possible. Clearly, the availability of land will be a key factor.(8)_____. Planners with limited land will build upwards or integrate rooftop gardens and vertical forests rather than expanding into natural habitats.(9)_____. There is evidence that much of the continuing resistance shown by some developers to include green spaces in new projects(10)_____ and the prevailing mindset prioritizing immediate financial returns that favors short-term financial profit over long-term environmental sustainability.