Most countries within western Europe and South America are highly urbanized. Which of the following statements best explains an important similarity or difference in the urbanization of these regions? Economic development occurred at the same rate in western Europe and South America, leading to similar levels of urbanization.
Economic development occurred at the same rate in western Europe and South America, leading to similar levels of urbanization.
A
Most countries in western Europe and South America are democracies, a form of government generally associated with urbanized societies.
Most countries in western Europe and South America are democracies, a form of government generally associated with urbanized societies.
B
Western Europe urbanized before South America because industrialization occurred first in Europe.
Western Europe urbanized before South America because industrialization occurred first in Europe.
C
South America and western Europe share similar population growth rates, leading to comparable levels of urbanization.
South America and western Europe share similar population growth rates, leading to comparable levels of urbanization.
D
South America urbanized before western Europe because South America had large supplies of natural resources.