The Growth of Cities

According to paragraph 1, which statements are correct?

• In the past, more people used to live in rural areas than urban areas.

• Cities are growing more quickly in developed rather than developing countries.

• Experts believe that the population is growing at the same rate worldwide.

• Urban areas in developing countries are growing very quickly.

It is estimated that the number of people living in cities in developing countries will almost double in the first half of the twenty-first century.

• True

• False

Which statements are true according to Figure 4.5? Choose all that apply.

• The number of people living in rural areas declined steadily from 1950.

• Experts believe that the rural population will begin to decline in 2025.

• The world's population will continue to grow sharply until 2050, when it will begin to fall.

• As the world's population grows, most people will live in urban areas.

Which reason is not given to explain why cities developed in specific locations?

• Religion

• Security

• Trade

• Weather

Which statements are correct according to paragraphs 3 and 4? Choose all that apply.

• European and North American cities are similar in design.

• Cities in European countries and developing countries are similar in that the rich live close to the city center.

• All North American cities are designed as series of rings around a central suburban area.

• In North American cities, the wealthy are likely to live in the suburbs.

In many North American cities, the wealthy work in the central business district but live far away from it.

• True

• False

Why do many people live in squatter settlements?

• These settlements provide good housing at low prices.

• The people cannot afford better housing.

• City governments have built these settlements for the poor.

• There are a lot of jobs available in these settlements.