Question 39
SettlementWhich of the following statements best describes the relationship between rural and urban centres?
- A.Cities are not important as rural areas
- B.Rural areas are more productive than cities
- C.Cities can exist without the rural areas
- D.Cities and rural areas depend on each other
- E.Rural areas exist only to serve the cities
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Cities and rural areas depend on each other)
Explanation
Rural areas supply food, raw materials and labour; cities supply manufactured goods and services.