Central Place Theory: Christaller's model explaining the size, spacing, and distribution of settlements based on the range and threshold of goods and services.
How to apply it: Apply Central Place Theory to explain why larger cities are spaced farther apart and offer more specialized services.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes
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