The City Centers That Evolve Through the Multiple Nuclei Model

question 60

Multiple Choice

The city centers that evolve through the multiple nuclei model of development come about for a number of reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons?

• A) Certain city activities require specialized facilities.
• B) Dissimilar activities are often antagonistic to one another.
• C) Activities like bulk wholesaling and storage can afford high-rent areas and thus locate wherever they choose.
• D) Activities such as retail often benefit by being clustered together.

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