Question
based on the history of urbanization, what is a reasonable prediction about the future of cities and hinterlands?
a decreasing world population will mean that hinterlands will become more dependent on central cities
b urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not
c central cities will become less connected to their hinterlands
d central cities will increase in population while urban hinterlands will decrease
a decreasing world population will mean that hinterlands will become more dependent on central cities
b urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not
c central cities will become less connected to their hinterlands
d central cities will increase in population while urban hinterlands will decrease
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the history of urbanization, a reasonable prediction about the future of cities and hinterlands would be:
**b) urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not.**
This option reflects the ongoing trend of urbanization where population growth may continue in suburban and peri-urban areas (hinterlands) even if population growth in central cities stagnates or declines. Factors such as improved transportation, telecommuting, and the desire for more space may drive population increases in these surrounding areas.
**b) urban hinterlands will continue to increase in population even if central cities do not.**
This option reflects the ongoing trend of urbanization where population growth may continue in suburban and peri-urban areas (hinterlands) even if population growth in central cities stagnates or declines. Factors such as improved transportation, telecommuting, and the desire for more space may drive population increases in these surrounding areas.