California Real Estate Practice Exam

What term best describes a continuous urban corridor joining at least two cities?

1. Urban sprawl

2. Conurbation

3. Megalopolis

4. Metropolis

The correct answer is: Megalopolis

A continuous urban corridor joining at least two cities is known as a megalopolis. This term is specifically used to describe highly urbanized regions that are formed by the merging of several cities or metropolitan areas into one cohesive urban area. The term "urban sprawl" (A) typically refers to uncontrolled and unplanned urban development of low-density residential areas on the outskirts of a city. While urban sprawl may contribute to the formation of a megalopolis, it is not the term used for the actual connected corridor itself. Similarly, a "metropolis" (D) is a term used to describe a large and densely populated city, but it does not necessarily imply a continuous urban corridor connecting multiple cities. "Conurbation" (B) may seem like a close synonym for megalopolis, but it specifically refers to the merging and growth of several cities or urban areas