Which of the following best explains the role of a city under central place theory? ( 1 point )

A.) A city serves a function beyond its immediate area by performing services integral to the world economy.

B.) A city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.

C.) A city provides for a specific ranking of different central places depending on their size.

D.) A city marks the minimum provision needed for a central place to be economically reasonable in a given area.

B.) A city exists above a threshold and under a range of economic production as it provides for its surrounding market area.