Changing Communities

What is the definition of urbanisation?

• characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.

• the process of updating something or making it work in a contemporary setting.

• the reduction of industrial activity or capacity in a region or economy.

• the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.

What is the definition of secularisation?

• the reduction of industrial activity or capacity in a region or economy.

• the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.

• what occurs when religious values and beliefs are recouped with non-religious values and beliefs.

• statistics that describe populations and their characteristics.

What is the consequence of the government providing cheap but unreliable electricity to everyone?

• There will be problems financing the electricity long-term

• There will be frequent power cuts

• People will work from home instead of migrating to the city

• The economy will grow

What is the consequence of the government providing reliable electricity to business?

• Quality of life will be dramatically improved

• People will work from home instead of migrating to the city

• The economy will grow

• There will be problems financing the electricity long-term

What are the potential drawbacks of rapid urbanization?

• Increased job opportunities

• Strain on infrastructure and resources

• Improved quality of life for all citizens

• Decreased pollution levels

What is the impact of industrialization on the environment?

• Decreased pollution levels

• Increased job opportunities

• Strain on natural resources

• Improved living standards for all

What are the consequences of a society becoming more secular?

• Increased religious influence in governance

• Decreased emphasis on material wealth

• Shift towards non-religious values and beliefs

• Improved social cohesion

What are the potential consequences of deforestation on the environment?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced soil erosion

• Disruption of ecosystems

• Improved air quality

What are the effects of a society becoming more materialistic?

• Decreased emphasis on consumerism

• Increased focus on spiritual well-being

• Shift towards non-materialistic values and beliefs

• Improved social equality

What is the impact of overfishing on marine ecosystems?

• Increased fish population

• Improved water quality

• Disruption of food chains

• Enhanced marine biodiversity