Ch 7. Megalopolis

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          Megalopolis refers to the five major cities in the United States, which includes Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. It is the most densely populated region of North America (Hardwick 129). These northeastern cities are considered to be the economic and political core of the nation with ethnic and cultural diversity.

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          Megalopolis and Solvang is different in many ways due to its geographic location; both are located on the opposite sides of each other, with a huge gap in the middle. This results in the dramatic difference in climate. Megalopolis is generally humid with precipitation occurring throughout the year, while Solvang has a nice weather almost all year long with little to no precipitation.

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          Megalopolis has both economic and ethnic diversity, while residents in Solvang rely heavily on tourism. Also, there is a huge difference in population as well. While Megalopolis is the five largest metropolitan areas, Solvang is a merely small city in California. However, the two share a geographical similarity in that both are located near the coast.