In the context of strategies to govern metropolitan regions, what is meant by annexation?
A)when one (typically large) city absorbs neighboring areas into it
B)when multiple cities agree to share services
C)when multiple cities establish an authority to run services in all the cities
D)when units of government are established to provide services for a regional area
E)when one merges with the surrounding county's government

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Annexation refers to the process of one city absorbing the neighboring areas into it. This is usually done by a larger city to expand its territorial boundaries, increase its tax base, and gain access to more resources. Annexation can be a controversial issue as it often leads to a loss of autonomy for the smaller communities being absorbed.

In the Context of Strategies to Govern Metropolitan Regions, What