Megacities

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What defines a megacity?

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A city with a population of over 10 million.

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Which city is currently the most populous megacity in the world?

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Tokyo, Japan

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Which of the following is not a characteristic commonly associated with megacities? High population density, Extensive Transportation Systems, Large Surfaces Area, Low Pollution Levels

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Low Pollution Levels

Answer explanation

With increased population, there is an increased energy demand. To fulfill that demand, fossil fuels are tremendously being used to generate energy as they are cheap and readily. The coal powered power plants are a major source of urban air pollution.

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Which region of the world has the highest concentration of megacities? Options: America, Asia, Europe, Africa

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Asia

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What is the word that matches this definition: The number of people living within one square Km of land

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Population Density

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Identify some possible causes of Urbanization: Better Health Services, People need proper jobs and wages, Better Quality of Education.

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All the answers above

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Infrastructure is described as?

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The facilities and services necessary for any community to function

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Which megacity is renowned for its historic Red Square and Kremlin complex?

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Moscow

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Which megacity is known for its iconic Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace?

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London

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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where rural populations migrate to urban areas?

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Urbanization