Which of the following is true of the concentric-zone theory?

A. It focuses on every tension apparent in metropolitan areas.
B. It proposes that the creation of zones is the result of nature alone.
C. It establishes a static, rather than dynamic, model of urban development.
D. It maintains that a city grows over time by spreading outward from its center.


Answer: D

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