Which of the following best explains the role of a city under central place theory?(1 point)

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A city marks the minimum provision needed for a central place to be economically reasonable in a given area.
A city marks the minimum provision needed for a central place to be economically reasonable in a given area.

A city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.
A city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.

A city provides for a specific ranking of different central places depending on their size.
A city provides for a specific ranking of different central places depending on their size.

A city serves a function beyond its immediate area by performing services integral to the world economy.
A city serves a function beyond its immediate area by performing services integral to the world economy.

Answer 1

The best explanation of the role of a city under central place theory is:

A city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.

This choice accurately reflects the idea that cities function as central places that serve a specific market area, offering goods and services necessary for the population within that area. Central place theory, developed by Walter Christaller, explains how and where central places (such as cities) are established, based on their ability to provide economic functions to the surrounding region.