Question

The most practical definition for an urban area is

a. the central city and its surrounding suburbs.
b. the economic influence of the central city.
c.the central city and the continuously developed areas.
d. the central city and the land area inside the adjacent counties.
e. the central city and its neighboring municipalities.
All of the following are typical site and/or situational characteristics for the establishment of a settlement except
a.the high point overlooking a river or plain.
b. the middle of a plain.
c .at the convergence of two rivers.
d. the mouth of a river.
e. on the shores of a natural harbor.
Which of the following is not a primary hearth of urbanization?
A. Mesopotamiab.
B. The Huang Hec.
C. The Indus River Valleyd.
D. Ancient Romee.
E. The Mayans
The earliest cities primarily focused on which of the following activities?
A. Livestock Herding
B. Manufacturing
C. Farming
D. Servicese.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

the most practical definition of an urban area is the central city an its surrounding suburbs.

the middle of a plain is avoided for settlements for various reasons such as security, it is difficult to tell when enemies are approaching in a plain, the middle of a plain is also prone to water erosion.

Ancient Rome is not a primary hearth of urbanization, below is a list of five major hearth of urbanization;

• Mesopotamia, 3500 BCE

• Nile River Valley, 3200 BCE

• Indus River Valley, 2200 BCE

• Huang He and Wei River Valleys, 1500 BCE

• Mesoamerica, 200 BCE

earliest cities majorly focused on farming.