Problems in Urban Areas

Why is Rio de Janeiro internationally important (choose all that apply)

• It is the cultural capital of Brazil and the most visited city by tourists in south (Latin) America

• It is a UNESCO World Heritage site

• It hosted the World cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016

• It is the capital city of Brazil

A legally incorporated, autonomous, and self-governing urban settlement is called a ______.

• census tract

• city

• CBD

• suburb

Megacities are expected to see the largest amount of growth in the next 20 years in

• Asia and Europe

• Africa and South America

• Asia and North America

• Africa and Asia

The photo below shows the main source of air pollution in China. What is it?

• Factories

• Household

• Vehicles

• Power plant

What is the correct definition for urbanisation?

• More and bigger urban areas

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

• Town and cities increasing in size

• A smaller proportion of people living in rural areas

The photo below shows the main source of air pollution in Hong Kong. What is it?

• Factories

• Household

• Vehicles

• Power plant

What urban problem is shown in the photo?

• Overcrowding

• Urban decay

• Traffic congestion

• Environmental pollution

What urban problem is shown in the photo?

• Worn-out building

• Urban decay

• Poor hygienic condition

• Lack of facilities

What urban problem is shown in the figure?

• High rent

• Housing problem

• Not enough land

• Huge population

What urban problem is shown in the photo?

• Air pollution

• Solid waste

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution