Megacities

Megacities

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What defines a megacity?

Back

A city with a population of over 10 million.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Tokyo, Japan

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Low Pollution Levels

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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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Asia

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Population Density

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

All the answers above

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Infrastructure is described as?

Back

The facilities and services necessary for any community to function

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