Sustainable Cities Geo Quiz: Rural-Urban Migration (Sec 2 Exp)

What is rural-urban migration?

• The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas in search of better opportunities and improved quality of life.

• The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas to escape overcrowding

• The movement of people within urban areas for job opportunities

• The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas for a simpler lifestyle

What are some reasons why people migrate from rural areas to urban areas?

• Better job opportunities, access to education and healthcare, improved standard of living, and desire for a more vibrant and diverse community

• Desire for a quieter and less diverse community

• Lack of job opportunities in urban areas

• Limited access to education and healthcare in urban areas

What are the challenges faced by people who migrate from rural areas to urban areas?

• Social, economic, and environmental challenges such as lack of access to basic services, employment opportunities, and affordable housing.

• Improved access to education and healthcare

• Access to luxury goods and services

• Decrease in crime rates

How does rural-urban migration impact the environment?

• It has no impact on the environment

• It reduces pollution and resource demand

• It can impact the environment through increased demand for resources, deforestation, and pollution.

• It leads to reforestation and conservation

What are some strategies that can be implemented to manage rural-urban migration?

• Creating job opportunities, improving infrastructure, promoting agricultural development, and providing education and training

• Limiting access to education and training

• Building more shopping malls

• Encouraging more people to move to rural areas

What are the social impacts of rural-urban migration?

• Decrease in urban population

• No impact on family dynamics

• Improvement in rural infrastructure

• Social changes and challenges such as increased urbanization, strain on urban infrastructure, changes in family dynamics, and cultural shifts.

How does rural-urban migration affect the economy of both rural and urban areas?

• It has no impact on the economy of either rural or urban areas

• It can lead to increased economic opportunities in urban areas but strain resources and infrastructure, while in rural areas, it can lead to a decrease in the labor force and loss of skills.

• It results in a decrease in economic opportunities in urban areas and an increase in the labor force in rural areas

• It leads to increased economic opportunities in rural areas and improved infrastructure in urban areas

What are the differences in lifestyle between rural and urban areas that may influence migration?

• Access to shopping malls and entertainment

• Availability of public transportation

• Quality of internet and cell phone service

• Access to employment opportunities, education, healthcare, infrastructure, social amenities, and cost of living.

What are some examples of sustainable cities that have successfully managed rural-urban migration?

• New York City, USA and Tokyo, Japan

• Paris, France and London, UK

• Sydney, Australia and Mumbai, India

• Curitiba, Brazil and Copenhagen, Denmark

What role can architecture play in creating sustainable cities for migrants from rural areas?

• Designing affordable and efficient housing, creating public spaces that promote social integration, and implementing sustainable infrastructure for transportation and energy.

• Implementing outdated and inefficient infrastructure

• Creating exclusive private spaces for migrants

• Building luxury housing with high-end amenities