Why Is China's Urban System Such a Good Example of Central

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why is China's urban system such a good example of Central Place Theory?

• A) because China's urban system is balanced, with sizable cities relatively evenly spaced and no city overshadowing others
• B) because China's urban system uses straight lines for roads all leading into the central plaza of the city
• C) because China's urban system was carefully planned by the country's communist leaders based on Central Place Theory
• D) because China's urban system has a primate city in each of its provinces
• E) because China's urban system is constantly expanding into the rural hinterlands

---

Definitions:

Frames

Intellectual structures or perspectives that shape how individuals perceive and understand information or situations.

Disputes

Conflicts or disagreements arising from differing interests, values, or understandings between parties.

Cognitive Bias

Refers to the systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Particular Frame

A specific perspective or point of view adopted in evaluating or analyzing a situation, which can influence perceptions and outcomes.