Question

Which of the following does not tend to increase a city’s size, influence, and importance?
A.
The city contains cultural opportunities, such as universities, museums, and sports teams.
B.
The city is home to political institutions.
C.
The city has few higher-order services.
D.
The city has economic institutions, such as banking, deep-water ports, and manufacturing facilities.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Having few higher-order services does not tend to increase a city's size, influence, or importance; such services (specialized shops, hospitals, universities) attract people and functions, so their absence limits growth.