The correct option is D.
The Mexico city was built on the ruins of an old lake. The lake was drained in order to provide the needed land for the city and water has to be regularly pump out of the underground aquifers in order to prevent flooding and also to provide drinking water for the city. This affected the supporting soil structure and result in the sinking of the city. The city has sunk by about 30 feet in the last 100 years and this has caused a lot of damages which are quite expensive to repair.
They indicate that Nixon was overly focused on winning a second term and willing to do anything to secure victory.
Since this is an opinion question you can take it either way.
Pros:
- lower speed may cause lower speed accidents, which are less deadly than their high speed alternatives
- lower speed could potentially allow people to get lost less often because they are able to navigate and respond earlier
<span>- gas savings from optimal operating conditions (between 88.5 - 96.5 km/h [55-60 mph])</span>
Cons:
- longer commute times
- less enjoyable (if you enjoy driving fast)
- may contribute to overall congestion and increase in accidents as people spend more time on average on the roads
Either way, support our opinion and you'll be right.
Problems arose when the settlers began to view the Cherokee, who owned most of the land, as a threat.