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Question 2 • W Geography_B_IC

Which of the following is a characteristic of a city designed according to a grid plan?

Answer
A
Streets radiate outward in rings.
B
Streets follow straight lines and often run north-south or east-west.
C
Streets curve around natural features like rivers and mountains.
D
Streets run in random directions in order to connect city nuclei.

Explanation

A grid plan arranges streets in a regular pattern of straight, intersecting lines, often forming rectangular blocks. Streets commonly run north-south and east-west, matching choice B. Ring-shaped streets describe a different layout, while curving or random streets are not characteristic of a grid plan.

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