Central Place Theory

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The maximum distance people are willing to travel to use a service.

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Range

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The minimum number of people needed to support a service

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Threshold

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What is the role of cities according to Central Place Theory?

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providers of goods and services

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A person is willing to travel only a short distance for needs such as milk, but long distances for specialized health care. What concept explains the previous statement?

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range

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According to the range concept of Central Place Theory, people should be willing to travel far distances for __________ and only willing to travel short distances for ___________________.

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a concert; a fast food restaurant

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What is the surrounding area of a service from which customers are attracted?

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market area

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According to central place theory, which of the following would most likely have the largest range? a grocery store, an urgent care clinic, a professional sports stadium, Taco Bell

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a professional sports stadium

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An activity that fulfills a human want or need and returns money to those who provide it is known as

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a service.

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Retail, education, health and leisure all examples of

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consumer services.

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The largest single employment sector in the United States is

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consumer services.