Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Jean Gottman.
· Jean Gottman was a French geographer who popularized the term "Megalopolis" in his 1957 study.
· His work described the extensive urban region stretching from Boston to Washington, D.C., in the United States, which he termed the "Megalopolis."
· Gottman's concept highlighted the interconnectedness of urban areas and the continuous nature of urban sprawl, significantly influencing urban geography and planning.