Question

A metropolitan area consists of ____.

A: villages that were built before cities
B: a city and settles areas surrounding it
C: a major city and its transportation system
D: a city and open land

Answer 1

A metropolitan area, sometimes referred to as a metro area or commuter belt, is a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing.

Answer 2

The answer is B. a city and settled areas surrounding it.