Question 18 (multiple choice worth 5 points)


[06.03 mc]


map of the plan of the city of philadelphia. the city is largely composed of north south and east west streets intersected at right angles. the delaware river is to the south.

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map of plan of boston. streets are short, and many dead end. streets run in different directions and many are not parallel. there is water to the north, east, and south of the city. there are two large open areas, marked public garden and common.

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based on the map, how does boston differ from philadelphia?


boston was founded along a body of water, but philadelphia was not.

boston was built on flat land, unlike philadelphia.

boston was designed with spaces for parks, but philadelphia was not.

boston was built without use of the grid system, unlike philadelphia.