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which of the follwong explains urban hierarchy
-a way to measure the longevity of a city
-a way of ordering cities to their surrounding market
-a way of ordering cities with the largest populations
-a way to rank the greatest ancient cities

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct explanation of urban hierarchy among the options provided is:

- **a way of ordering cities to their surrounding market**

Urban hierarchy refers to the arrangement of settlements in a hierarchical way based on their size, function, and the influence they have on their surrounding areas, which includes their market areas. Typically, larger cities serve as central places that provide greater services and attract more people compared to smaller towns or villages.

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