Which Term Refers to a Decrease in the Friction of Distance

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a decrease in the friction of distance between locations as a result of improvements in transportation and communication technologies?

• A) Principle of least effort
• B) Diffusion
• C) Time-space convergence
• D) Principle of friction
• E) Transportation convergence

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