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

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