The area that surrounds and is served by a city is known as its _____________.
A) periphery
B) formal region
C) hinterland
D) core
E) relative location

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The term used for the area served by a city is its hinterland. The term "periphery" refers to the outer edges of a region or area, while "formal region" concerns a geographic area defined by a certain set of criteria or characteristics. Similarly, the "core" is the center or main part of an area. "Relative location" refers to the position of a place in relation to other places.

The Area That Surrounds and Is Served by a City