Urbanization

What does ‘urbanization’ mean?

• A. the process by which more and more people leave the countryside

  to live in cities

• B. the process of becoming more like a city

• Both A and B

According to the UN’s estimation, how many percent of the world population will live in urban areas in 2050?

• around 40%

• around 50%

• around 60%

• around 70%

According to statistics in 2017, what is the country with the highest proportion of urban residents?

• China

• The UK

• The US

• Singapore

According to statistics in 2020, how many percent of Vietnamese population live in urban areas?

• nearly 20%

• nearly 30%

• nearly 40%

• nearly 50%

All of the following are environmental cost of urbanization EXCEPT

• decrease in water supply

• increase in sewage

• 
  growth of industrial waste

• forest growth

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.

• There are higher crime rates.

• Public utilities are not readily available.

• Slums often develop in and around urban areas.

Cities often spread out over the surrounding areas. The is called_________.

• urban spread

• urban growth

• urban overflow

• urban sprawl