Which three conditions must be present for the development of cities?
A) A surplus of farm products; a means to transport the products to urban areas; and sufficiently developed technology in urban areas to use farm products and provide employment.
B) A surplus of farm products; a means to transport the products to other areas; and a sufficiently developed society to use farm products and provide employment.
C) An ability to provide farm products to multiple regions; agricultural resources near urban regions; and the ability to export a surplus.
D) A booming urban economy; factories and mills; and the ability to export.
E) Access to water ports; a farming surplus; and a booming economy.

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The development of cities requires a surplus of farm products, a means to transport those products to urban areas, and sufficiently developed technology in urban areas to use the farm products and provide employment. Without any one of these conditions, the growth of cities is hindered. Option B is somewhat similar but the term "society" is too broad and unspecified. Option C misses the importance of urban development and technology for the growth of cities. Option D is also partly correct, but it focuses only on industrial or manufacturing development, which is only one aspect of urban growth. Option E is too specific, as not all cities require access to water ports to develop.

Which Three Conditions Must Be Present for the Development of Cities