Why Do We Have Two Words for a Big City

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why do we have two words for a big city: metropolis and megalopolis?

• A)A metropolis only has domestic airports while a megalopolis has international airports.
• B)A metropolis has less than 2 million people, while a megalopolis has more than 5 million people.
• C)A metropolis is characterized by the presence of a subway, while a megalopolis is characterized by a public bus system.
• D)A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

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Definitions:

Exports

Goods or services sent from one country to another country for sale or trade.

Excise Tax

A tax on the production, sale, or consumption of a particular good or service.

Ability-To-Pay Principle

A tax principle that suggests taxes should be levied according to an individual's or entity's ability to pay, typically measured by income or wealth.

Revenue

The cumulative revenue produced from transactions involving the main business activities, such as selling goods or services.