Large cities, such as megacities, hold higher positions in the urban hierarchy due to their extensive infrastructure and diverse economic opportunities
The rank-size rule is commonly observed in countries with well-developed urban systems like the United States.
True
What is the primate city pattern?
One city is significantly larger than others
What are the three main spatial distribution patterns?
Clustered, dispersed, random
What is the rank-size rule?
City population is inversely proportional to rank
What is a megacity in the urban hierarchy?
A city with over 10 million people
Examples of primate cities include Mexico City, Manila, and Bangkok
What are factors influencing city size?
Economic opportunities, political stability, infrastructure
Clustered spatial distribution occurs when features group together in specific areas
What does urban hierarchy refer to?
Ranking of cities
The nth largest city has 1/n the population of the largest city
World cities are major global centers for finance, trade, and culture
The primate city pattern contrasts with a more balanced urban hierarchy where cities serve different roles and population is more evenly distributed.
True
New York City is an example of a city whose economic opportunities have made it a global financial hub