How Has the Transformation of American Metropolitan Areas Impacted Central

question 14

Multiple Choice

How has the transformation of American metropolitan areas impacted central cities?

• A) Central cities have lost some of their prominence as the social, economic, and political focal points of their areas.
• B) Central cities have begun mimicking the social, economic, and political structures of the suburbs.
• C) Central cities have experienced a large influx of residents from suburban areas.
• D) Central cities have regained their prominence as the social, economic, and political focal points of their areas.

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