Question detail
What is a megacity?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section A: Urban issues and challenges
Question
- A. A city with a population of over 10 million people
- B. A city that is the capital of a country
- C. A city that has a high GDP
- D. A city located near the coast
Answer
The correct answer is A city with a population of over 10 million people.
Explanation
The correct option is A city with a population of over 10 million people. A city with a population of over 10 million people is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to describe the emergence of megacities. This belongs to Urban issues and challenges within Section A: Urban issues and challenges, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Urban issues and challenges, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Megacity Definition
Students often confuse megacities with large cities, failing to recognize that a megacity is specifically defined as a city with a population of over 10 million.
To fix this, students should memorize the specific definition of a megacity and practice identifying examples that meet this criterion.
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