Original phrase: "collide under the mirror of expansion"
Grammatically incorrect: "collide under" is a non-standard construction with no clear subject-object logic; "mirror of expansion" is meaningless in this context.
Contextually incorrect: The phrase fails to communicate the idea of ignoring or underestimating the risks of rapid urbanization.
Option a: "interpret into the edge of planning"
Grammatically incorrect: "interpret into" is unidiomatic - "interpret" typically takes a direct object, not a prepositional phrase like "into the edge."
Contextually irrelevant: It doesn't convey any notion of urban risks or consequences.
Option b: "misplace under the burden of growth"
Grammatically awkward: "misplace under" is incorrect - you can misplace an object, but not "under" something.
Contextually incorrect: The intended meaning - ignoring consequences - is not clearly conveyed by "misplace."
Option c: "overlook the consequences of rapid development"
Grammatically correct: Proper verb-object structure.
Contextually accurate: Perfectly matches the warning tone of the paragraph regarding ignoring urban challenges.
Option d: "scatter behind the lines of structure"
Grammatically incorrect: "scatter behind" lacks a clear subject or logic - what is scattering, and why?
Contextually meaningless: "lines of structure" is vague and fails to convey the consequence or urgency discussed.
Option e: No correction required
Incorrect, as the original phrase is both grammatically and contextually flawed.
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
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