Which of the following statements is true of megacities?
A) In 1950, the world had the most number of megacities.
B) At present, Tokyo is the world's largest megacity.
C) A megacity should have no more than a million residents.
D) Most of the megacities are located in the United States.
E) Chicago is currently a megacity.

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A) In 1950, the world had only two megacities - New York City and Tokyo. Since then, the number of megacities has increased significantly. Today, a megacity is defined as an urban area with a population of more than 10 million.
B) As of 2023, Tokyo is the world's largest megacity with a population of over 37 million people.
C) This statement is false. A megacity is defined as an urban area with a population of more than 10 million, which is much more than one million residents.
D) This statement is false. Most of the world's megacities are located in Asia, particularly in China and India.
E) This statement is false. Chicago's population is around 2.7 million, which is significantly less than the 10 million threshold for a megacity.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Megacities