6.1 & 6.2 APHG Reading Quiz Block 2

Which of the following was critical to development of early cities?

• 1. Agricultural surplus

• 1. Industrial production

• 1. Religious orders

• Family relationships

• Fencing and walls for boundaries

The first major areas of urbanization were primarily established around which feature?

• 1. Fertile plains

• Natural Resources

• River Valleys

• Mountainous areas

• Semi-arid desert

3. Which of the following pairs show the percent of the world population living in cities today and the projected percent of the world population that will live in cities by 2050?

• 20; 51

• 35; 63

• 55; 68

• 70; 91

• 90; 100

Which of the following metropolitan areas would be considered a megacity within the USA?

• 1. Raleigh, North Carolina

• 1. Phoenix, Arizona

• 1. Los Angeles, California

• 1. Las Vegas, Nevada

The suburbanization movement in the USA coincided with which factor aiding its development?

• 1. The internet

• 1. The interstate road network

• Diminishing edge cities

• The tertiary economic sector

• The rail network

Which of the following cities is known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?

• Manchester, England

• New York, USA

• Beijing, China

• Moscow, Russia

What is the primary reason for the rapid urbanization in Asia during the 20th century?

• Climate change

• Economic opportunities

• Technological advancements

• Decrease in agricultural jobs

What factor significantly contributed to the growth of suburban areas in the late 20th century?

• Increased urban crime rates

• Advancements in telecommunication

• Expansion of public transportation

• Growth of the automobile industry

In which era did the world see the emergence of 'global cities', characterized by their influence on global economic systems?

• Industrial Revolution

• Post-World War II

• Late 20th century

• Early 21st century

There are ---- megacities in the world as of 2019

• less than 15

• 15-20

• 20-25

• more than 25