Question

What kind of service does the facility in the photo above provide, according to Christaller’s central place theory?
A.
low-order service
B.
high-order service
C.
low-growth service
D.
specialized-need service

Answer 1

I can’t see the photo — please upload it or describe what’s in the picture (building type, size, signage, how many people, goods/services offered).

Meanwhile, here’s how to tell using Christaller’s central place theory:
- Low-order services = everyday, frequently used goods/services with small thresholds and short ranges (e.g., corner grocery, convenience store, small bakery, local barber). These are common and located in many small settlements (answer A).
- High-order services = specialized or infrequently used services with large thresholds and long ranges (e.g., regional hospital, university, big shopping mall, major bank headquarters). These are fewer and in larger settlements (answer B).
- Options C (“low-growth service”) and D (“specialized-need service”) are not standard Christaller categories; “specialized” services would typically be high-order.

If you upload or describe the photo I’ll pick the correct answer.