Why do we have two words for a big city: metropolis and megalopolis?

a. A metropolis only has domestic airports while a megalopolis has international airports.

b. A metropolis has less than 2 million people, while a megalopolis has more than 5 million people.

c. A metropolis is characterized by the presence of a subway, while a megalopolis is characterized by a public bus system.

d. A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

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Alexander Ryan

22 April, 04:09

Why do we have two words for a big city: metropolis and megalopolis?

a. A metropolis only has domestic airports while a megalopolis has international airports.

b. A metropolis has less than 2 million people, while a megalopolis has more than 5 million people.

c. A metropolis is characterized by the presence of a subway, while a megalopolis is characterized by a public bus system.

d. A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

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Kimberly Pruitt · Answer 1

D.) A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

Explanation:

metropolis is a city chief megalopolis heavy populated city or urban complex