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City and Regional Planning QUESTION #4997
Question 1
What does 'primate city' phenomenon indicate in urban systems?
  • Equal distribution of city sizes
  • Dominance of one disproportionately large city✔️
  • Multiple cities of similar size
  • Declining urban population
Correct Answer Explanation
A primate city is disproportionately larger (typically 2+ times) than the second-largest city, dominating the urban system economically and politically. Common in developing countries, it often indicates centralized development and regional imbalances.