Which of the following statements is not part of Christaller’s central place theory?

Christaller’s central place theory describes a hierarchy of settlements: smaller places provide frequently needed services, while larger cities offer more specialized services to wider areas. It also places higher-order cities centrally within their service regions. The idea that cities grow like spokes on a wheel from an epicenter is not part of the theory, so the correct choice is “Cities grow like spokes on a wheel from an epicenter.”

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