Urbanization Quick Check 1 of 41 of 4 Items Question Which of the following explains urban hierarchy?(1 point) Responses a way to measure the longevity of a city a way to measure the longevity of a city a way of ordering cities to their surrounding market a way of ordering cities to their surrounding market a way to rank the greatest ancient cities a way to rank the greatest ancient cities a way of ordering cities with the largest populations
a way of ordering cities with the largest populations
Urban hierarchy is a way of ordering cities to their surrounding market.
To determine the correct answer, we need to consider the definition of urban hierarchy. Urban hierarchy refers to a way of ordering cities based on their size and functions within a region. It is typically determined by the population size and economic significance of cities in relation to their surrounding market. We can eliminate options that do not match this definition.
Option A, "a way to measure the longevity of a city," is incorrect as urban hierarchy is about the size and functions of cities, not their age or longevity.
Option C, "a way to rank the greatest ancient cities," is also incorrect. Urban hierarchy is not concerned with ranking cities based on their historical greatness, but rather on their current size and economic importance.
Option D, "a way of ordering cities with the largest populations," is the correct answer. Urban hierarchy indeed involves ranking cities based on their population size, which often correlates with their economic significance.
Therefore, the correct response would be: a way of ordering cities with the largest populations.