WAEC Geography 1988 Question 39

Question 39

Settlement

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between rural and urban centres?

  1. A.Cities are not important as rural areas
  2. B.Rural areas are more productive than cities
  3. C.Cities can exist without the rural areas
  4. D.Cities and rural areas depend on each other
  5. 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.