Urbanisation

Urbanization is the movement of people to what type of community?

• rural

• cities

• suburban

• farms

How does urbanization affect the environment?

• Cities increase the amount of pollution.

• Cities decrease the amount of pollution.

• Suburbs increase the amount of pollution

• Urbanization doesn't effect the environment.

All of the following are reasons for urbanization EXCEPT:

• Rent is more affordable in urban areas

• Urban areas have better healthcare and educational facilities

• There are more jobs available in urban areas

• There are more opportunities for entertainment in urban areas

Which of the following statements about urban areas is NOT true?

• There is traffic congestion

• Public utilities are not readily available

• There are higher crime rates

• Slums often develop in or near urban area

Throughout most of history:

• Half the world's population lived in urban areas

• Most of the world's population lived in urban areas

• 51% of the world's population lived in urban areas

• Most of the world's population lived in rural areas

Urbanization is best defined as:

• People moving from rural areas to urban areas

• The growth in the population of urban areas as a result of several

• The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas

• People moving from urban areas to rural areas

refers to number of people in an urban area per sq km.

• citification

• Urban population

• urban density

• Urbanism

Mark out the correct statement in relation urban society

• Urban life produces greater emotional tension than village life

• Urban life produces greater insecurity than rural life

• Urban life is faster than village life

• All of the above

Unlike village community, urban society lacks in

• secondary social control

• Social tolerance

• self suffiency

• All of the above

Which is the biggest populated city in India as per the 2011 census?

• Kolkata

• Delhi

• Kochi

• Mumbai