Which of the following is a generalization that allows us to make a prediction?
A) Mexico City, Mexico and Quito, Ecuador are both high-altitude capital cities.
B) Deciding the location of a capital city is influenced by politics as well as economics.
C) Santiago, the capital of Chile, is surrounded by mountains while Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, is located along a large river.
D) A capital city is where the government offices are located.

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Generalizations are broad statements that apply to multiple cases, allowing us to predict or infer information about other situations. Choice B suggests a general principle affecting capital city locations, making it a generalization that allows for predictions.

Which of the Following Is a Generalization That Allows Us