Asked by Jamila Mohammed on Jun 15, 2024
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What was the largest metropolitan area in 1900?
A) London,England
B) Chicago,United States
C) Tokyo,Japan
D) Beijing,China
E) Mexico City,Mexico
Metropolitan Area
An area made up of a highly populated central city and its less crowded neighboring areas, linked together by shared resources such as industry, infrastructure, and housing.
- Gain insight into the historical developments and anticipated future changes of the largest metropolitan areas globally.
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Hannah BlihovdeJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In 1900, London was the largest metropolitan area with a population of 6.5 million, followed by Tokyo with 5.8 million, New York with 4.2 million, and Paris with 2.7 million. Chicago and Mexico City were not among the top metropolitan areas in 1900. Beijing was also not a metropolitan area in 1900, but rather a walled city with a population of less than 1 million.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the historical developments and anticipated future changes of the largest metropolitan areas globally.