How Could the Information Revolution Affect Urbanization

question 48

Multiple Choice

How could the Information Revolution affect urbanization?

• A) Cities might grow because technology makes them even more attractive places to live.
• B) It could not affect urbanization at all.
• C) Cities might shrink because people will spend even more time in direct contact with one another.
• D) Cities might shrink because people can live anywhere and still work at the same job.
• E) Cities might grow because agricultural efficiency will improve.

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