Generally, if the settlement hierarchy does not graph as a straight line, then the society does not have

A) an urbanized enough population.
B) a rank-size distribution of settlements.
C) enough cities for the people to have a good standard of living.
D) any problems with crime and homelessness.
E) a migration problem.


Answer: B

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