Counterurbanization
A) results in a much slower increase in population growth for cities.
B) is due in part to agglomeration economies.
C) is due in part to the increased accessibility of smaller towns and rural areas.
D) has been successful at shrinking the size of the world's megacities.
E) has only occurred in North America.

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Counterurbanization is the process of population movement from urban areas to smaller towns or rural areas. This is due in part to the increased accessibility of smaller towns and rural areas, such as improved transportation and communication technology, as well as aging populations seeking a slower pace of life. It results in a slower increase in population growth for cities and has not necessarily been successful at shrinking the size of megacities. Counterurbanization has occurred globally, not only in North America. Agglomeration economies, which are the benefits that come from firms locating close to each other, are more likely to occur in urban areas and can actually hinder counterurbanization.