The Trading Area That Generally Encompasses the Greatest Geographic Area

question 75

Multiple Choice

The trading area that generally encompasses the greatest geographic area (in terms of square miles) is the _____.

• A)fringe trading area
• B)trading-area overlap
• C)secondary trading area
• D)primary trading area

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Definitions:

Downward Incision

The erosional process by which a river cuts deeper into its bed, often leading to the formation of a canyon or gorge.

Erosion

The process by which natural forces like water, wind, ice, and gravity wear away and break down earth materials, transporting them from one place to another.

Stream Deposition

The process by which sediment carried by a stream is laid down or deposited in new locations, often resulting in the formation of deltas and alluvial fans.

Broad Plains

Expansive, flat areas of land with minimal elevation change, often found in the interior regions of continents.