A central city that is surrounded by smaller cities and suburbs is referred to as a(n) ________.
A) urban village
B) megalopolis
C) metropolis
D) suburbia

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A metropolis is defined as a large city or urban area that includes surrounding suburbs and smaller cities. Option A refers to a smaller, more centralized community within a larger city. Option B (megalopolis) refers to a region comprising multiple metropolitan areas that have grown to merge into one continuous urban area. Option D (suburbia) refers to the residential areas outside of a city where people live and commute into the city for work or other activities.

A Central City That Is Surrounded by Smaller Cities and Suburbs