Question

Why do we have two words for a big city: metropolis and megalopolis?

a. A metropolis only has domestic airports while a megalopolis has international airports.
b. A metropolis has less than 2 million people, while a megalopolis has more than 5 million people.
c. A metropolis is characterized by the presence of a subway, while a megalopolis is characterized by a public bus system.
d. A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

Answer 1

D) A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

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Answer 2

D.) A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

Step-by-step explanation:

metropolis is a city chief megalopolis heavy populated city or urban complex