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Which of the following best describes the trend of megacity emergence?

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MCQ

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Topic

Section A: Urban issues and challenges

Question

A. Megacities are decreasing in number globally.
B. Megacities are primarily found in high-income countries.
C. The number of megacities is increasing worldwide.
D. Megacities are only found in Europe.

Answer

The number of megacities is increasing worldwide.

Explanation

The trend shows that the number of megacities is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries.

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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