44.Who coined the term Conurbation? [A] Alexander Humboldt [B] Patrick Geddes [C] Jean Gottman [D] Jeans Jacques Show Answer
Answer: [B] Patrick Geddes Note: The term agglomeration was coined by Patrick Geddes in 1915. He used the term for large areas of urban development originally created by the amalgamation of separate cities. Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo are examples.
