Question
which of the following best explains the role of a city under central place theory?
a a city marks the minimum provision needed for a central place to be economically resonable in a given area
b a city provides for a specific ranking of different central places depending on their size
c a city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surronding market area
d a city serves a function beyond its immediate area by performing services integral to the world economy
a a city marks the minimum provision needed for a central place to be economically resonable in a given area
b a city provides for a specific ranking of different central places depending on their size
c a city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surronding market area
d a city serves a function beyond its immediate area by performing services integral to the world economy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best explanation of the role of a city under central place theory is:
**c a city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.**
Central place theory, developed by Walter Christaller, suggests that cities (central places) exist to provide goods and services to the surrounding rural areas in a hierarchical manner, with larger cities serving larger areas and providing more specialized services. Thus, option c captures the concept of cities existing to serve their hinterlands while adhering to the principles of the theory.
**c a city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.**
Central place theory, developed by Walter Christaller, suggests that cities (central places) exist to provide goods and services to the surrounding rural areas in a hierarchical manner, with larger cities serving larger areas and providing more specialized services. Thus, option c captures the concept of cities existing to serve their hinterlands while adhering to the principles of the theory.