Read the passage.

overdevelopment has become a serious problem for many suburban communities. in order to respond to the crisis, many local municipalities have begun to purchase open space (undeveloped land) in order to protect the character of the landscape and prevent overdevelopment. these purchases are typically paid for by bonds issued after a referendum passes a public vote.

what is the purpose of the passage?

a. to prove
b. to entertain
c. to persuade
d. to inform

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