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AP Human Geography
Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically
Topic 1.7
What is central place theory in geography?
Central place theory suggests that all human settlements originated from a single central location.
This theory posits that the world's geography is centrally controlled by political institutions.
Central place theory posits that settlements simply function as 'central places' providing services to surrounding areas.
It theorizes that economic activities are always centered around capital cities.
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