Question

which of the following is true about cities and metropolitan regions?
○ in many metropolitan regions, the population of the dense areas in the central city are often much greater than the suburban areas of the region.
○ in many metropolitan regions, the population of the suburban areas in the region are often much greater than the central city.
○ the metropolitan regions of the us south and southwest have grown rapidly since 1970.
○ answers a and c
○ answers b and c

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: In many US metropolitan regions, suburban populations often exceed central city dense areas (due to suburban sprawl and growth), so A is true.
2. Analyze Option B: Suburban areas in many metro regions (e.g., US) have larger populations than central cities (suburbanization trend), so B is true.
3. Analyze Option C: US south and southwest metro regions (e.g., Sun Belt) grew rapidly since 1970 due to job opportunities, climate, etc., so C is true.
4. Since A, B, and C are true, "Answers B and C" is incorrect, "Answers A and C" is incorrect. Wait, no—wait, the options: Wait, the options are: first option (A-like), second (B-like), third (C-like), fourth (A and C), fifth (B and C). Wait, re - evaluating:

• Option A: "In many metropolitan regions, the population of the dense areas in the central city are often much greater than the suburban areas of the region." This is false. In many US metro areas, suburbs have more people than central cities.
• Option B: "In many metropolitan regions, the population of the suburban areas in the region are often much greater than the central city." This is true (suburbanization, e.g., Atlanta suburbs).
• Option C: "The metropolitan regions of the US south and southwest have grown rapidly since 1970." This is true (Sun Belt growth).
• So B and C are true. So the correct option is "Answers B and C".

Answer:

s B and C