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Which one of the following has been a key Growth City since the 1970s? Memphis, the...

Which one of the following has been a key Growth City since the 1970s?

Memphis, the only 1 million+ city in

Tennessee Washington, D.C., center of the federal government

Cincinnati, with its strong river access and great airport

St. Louis, a center of activity in the midwest

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Answer - Option D

St. Louis , a center of activity in midwest

St louis the centre for the headquaters of many companies including fortune 500 companies , many advanced manufacturing companies , and becoming the heart of the bio belt. Hence Option D will be correct

Rahul Sunny answered 1 year ago
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