Which of the following best describes the difference between extensive and intensive growth?
A. Intensive growth is defined by the movement of peoples from urban dwellings to rural ones, while extensive growth is defined by the movement of rural populations to urban locales.
B. Extensive growth is marked by large population centers such as cities, while intensive growth is marked by the proliferation of small farm and herding communities.
C. Extensive growth is the result of surplus farm goods capable of supporting larger populations, while intensive growth results from advances in wagon technology.
D. Intensive growth is characterized by the concentration of populations in cities due to advances in agricultural production, while extensive growth is characterized by the expansion of herding and farming populations.
Answer: D
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