Urbanization Unveiled

What is a primary cause of urbanization in developing countries?

• Decrease in agricultural jobs

• Lower cost of living in cities

• Government policies encouraging rural living

• Decrease in educational opportunities in cities

Which factor is most likely to drive people from rural areas to urban centers?

• Desire for a quieter life

• Access to better healthcare and education

• Increased agricultural land availability

• Cultural preferences for rural communities

How does industrialization contribute to urbanization?

• By reducing the number of jobs in cities

• By increasing the demand for rural goods

• By creating job opportunities in urban areas

• By improving the quality of life in rural areas

What is an economic effect of urbanization?

• Decreased economic growth

• Increased job specialization

• Reduced industrial output

• Lowered urban poverty rates

Which of the following is a social effect of urbanization?

• Homogenization of cultures

• Decreased population density

• Enhanced community ties in rural areas

• Diversification of lifestyles and cultures

What environmental effect can urbanization have?

• Improved air quality due to reduced vehicle use

• Increased green space due to urban parks

• Higher levels of pollution and waste

• Decreased water usage per capita

Urbanization often leads to the expansion of what type of area?

• Suburban

• Rural

• Urban

• Wilderness

Which of these is a cause of urbanization related to globalization?

• Localized economic activities

• Increased self-sufficiency of rural areas

• International investment in urban development

• Decreased migration due to border controls

What is a demographic effect of urbanization?

• Decreased birth rates

• Aging rural population

• Balanced population growth between urban and rural areas

• Both A and B

How does urbanization affect housing?

• Decreases demand for housing in urban areas

• Reduces the cost of housing due to oversupply

• Leads to the development of slums and informal settlements

• Increases the availability of affordable housing