Question

According to the Central Place Theory developed by Walter Christaller in 1933, which of the following statement/s accurately represents one of the primary premises of the theory?

1. Cities and towns are randomly distributed based on historical factors.
2. Larger cities tend to offer a limited range of goods and services compared to smaller towns.
3. Smaller settlements serve as central places providing goods and services to larger cities.
4. The hierarchy of settlements is determined by the range of goods and services offered and the threshold population required to support them.

• A. i only
• B. iii only
• C. ii only
• D. iv only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. iv only

Central Place Theory

• The Central Place Theory, developed in 1933 by Walter Christaller, is a geographical theory that seeks to explain the size, distribution, and number of cities and towns around the world.
• Christaller's theory emphasizes the importance of geographical location and transportation in the formation and development of urban settlements. 
• According to Walter Christaller's Central Place Theory, settlements are organized in a hierarchical order based on the goods and services they provide. L
• arger central places offer a broader range of goods and services compared to smaller settlements, which offer a more limited range.
• This hierarchy is also determined by the threshold population required to support these goods and services.
• The theory emphasizes the spatial arrangement of settlements based on economic principles, with larger cities acting as central places for surrounding smaller towns and settlements.