Urbanization and Population Dynamics Flashcard

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Which of the following is a pull factor that draws people into cities? Job opportunities, Natural disasters, Lack of resources, High crime rates

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Job opportunities

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What does urbanization refer to? Options: The movement of people from urban to rural areas, The movement of people from rural to urban areas, The decline of cities, The growth of agricultural land

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The movement of people from rural to urban areas

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Which of the following is a push factor that can lead to urbanization? Job opportunities, Natural hazards, Cultural diversity, Educational institutions

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Natural hazards

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What is one potential problem associated with urbanization? Options: Increased job opportunities, Slums and inequality, Improved sanitation, Better education

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Slums and inequality

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What does the term 'gentrification' refer to?

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The process of converting low-income areas to middle-class neighborhoods

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Which of the following best describes 'blockbusting'? Options: Encouraging homeowners to sell cheaply due to fear of diversity, The process of urban renewal, The establishment of ethnic neighborhoods, The movement of people to suburbs

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Encouraging homeowners to sell cheaply due to fear of diversity

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What is 'redlining'?

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Denying loans based on ethnicity or socioeconomic status

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What is an ethnic enclave?

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A neighborhood with a high concentration of a single ethnic group.

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What was a significant factor contributing to the population boom in the year 1820? Options: Increased urbanization, Advancements in medicine, High birth rates among farmers, Migration to cities

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High birth rates among farmers

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Which year saw a significant migration from rural areas to cities due to improved farming technology?

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1960