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Dubai, of the United Arab Emirates, embodies surprising and disturbing changes in economic, social, and cultural life. Thus, it is a good example of a
 
  A) shock city.
  B) post-industrial city.
  C) world city.
  D) central city.
  E) polycentric city.

Question 2

According to the text, technological and industrial innovations now make the urbanization process reversible.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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