What Is a Conurbation

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a conurbation?

• A) A new city that has emerged at a junction of highways
• B) A city that attracts new immigrants due to job opportunities
• C) A suburb consisting mostly of townhouse-style condominiums
• D) A built-up area formed by several expanding cities that were once separate
• E) A planned response to suburbanization

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Definitions:

Deterrent

A factor or condition that discourages or prevents someone from engaging in a particular behavior, often used in the context of criminal behavior and law enforcement.

Death Penalty

A government-sanctioned practice where a person is executed by the state as a punishment for a crime, typically for serious offenses like murder.

Serial Killers

Individuals who commit a series of murders, typically three or more, over a period of time, often with cooling-off periods in between, driven by abnormal psychological gratification.

Homicide Rate

The number of homicides in a given area over a specific period of time, often reported per 100,000 people per year.