Sec 2_7.3 Opportunities for People in Cities

What kind of educational institutions are more commonly found in cities?

• Rural schools
• Vocational schools and universities
• Online-only institutes
• Home-schooling networks

Gaining knowledge and skills in cities helps individuals to find employment as ________ labour.

In cities, individuals can earn a higher income as skilled labor, which increases their ________ power.

Cities provide opportunity for individuals to raise their _____________ of living.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) To gain useful knowledge & skills

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(b) To raise their standard of living

• Higher purchasing power to acquire more goods and services

• Higher income

• Variety of educational institutions

• Vocational schools & universities

• Work as skilled labour

The diagram shows opportunities/benefits cities bring to people. Complete the diagram.

b

c

d

The people are richer

Higher purchasing power

Lower purchasing power

Gain employment as skilled labour

Able to acquire more goods and services

What is a major advantage for businesses in cities?

• Limited competition
• Lower operational costs
• A large pool of consumers
• Higher taxation benefits

How do cities benefit businesses in terms of labor?

• Providing a small, but specialized labor force
• Offering a large and steady pool of skilled labor
• Facilitating remote working opportunities
• Offering only entry-level positions

Which of the following is NOT a benefit found in cities?

• Larger variety of educational institutions
• Higher income for skilled labour
• Large pool of consumers available for businesses
• Lack of labour

There is a large and steady pool of unskilled labour readily available in cities.

• True
• False