This helps to explain the distribution of settlements of varying sizes in North Dakota. Larger settlements are fewer and farther apart, whereas smaller settlements are more frequent and closer together.
A) Rank-size rule
B) Range
C) Central place theory
D) Primate city rule
E) Range of service rule

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Central place theory explains how settlements of varying sizes are distributed in a region based on their function and the services they provide. Larger cities provide more specialized and higher-order services, so they are fewer in number but farther apart. Smaller settlements provide lower-order services and are more frequent and closer together.

This Helps to Explain the Distribution of Settlements of Varying