Urbanization

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What is urbanization?

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The growth of cities and urban areas as more people move to them.

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What is a megacity?

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A city with a population of over 10 million people.

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Which of these best describes a suburban area? Options: An area far from any cities with mostly farms, A crowded city center with tall buildings, A residential area on the outskirts of a city, An undeveloped natural area

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A residential area on the outskirts of a city

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What is urban sprawl?

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The rapid growth of city boundaries into rural areas

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Which feature is most common in rural areas? Options: High-rise apartment buildings, Shopping malls, Heavy traffic, Large areas of farmland

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Large areas of farmland

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What is a metropolitan area?

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A central city and its surrounding communities

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Which problem is often associated with rapid urbanization?

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The development of slums

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What typically happens to population density in urban areas?

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It increases as more people move in.

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Which service is typically NOT available in rural areas? Options: Mass public transportation, Small general stores, Elementary schools, Post offices

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Mass public transportation

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What is a common characteristic of slums?

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Poor living conditions and inadequate services