Unit 6

Which statement correctly describes subsistence agriculture?

• Producing just enough to meet family needs.

• Selling in farmers markets.

• Harvesting bananas for Dole.

• Dairy farming for a corporation.

How do the populations in rural areas differ from urban areas?

• There are more people and less open land.

• There are fewer people and less open land.

• There are more people and more open land.

• There are fewer people and more open land.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of urbanization?

• Increase in rural population

• Growth of cities and towns

• Expansion of infrastructure

• Rise in population density

What term describes the migration of people from rural areas to urban areas?

• Ruralization

• Globalization

• Urbanization

• Suburbanization

Which factor is a significant driver of urbanization?

• Decline in technology

• Decrease in population growth

• Industrialization and job opportunities

• Preservation of rural lifestyles

What challenges are associated with rapid urbanization?

• Decreased demand for housing

• Reduced pressure on public services

• Urban poverty and slums

• Preservation of green spaces

Which term refers to the process of cities expanding outward to accommodate growing populations?

• Urban renewal

• Globalization

• Urban sprawl

• Gentrification

Which term refers to the central area of a city, typically characterized by high population density and commercial activity?

• Urban core

• Urban fringe

• Rural fringe

• Suburbs

What defines the urban fringe?

• Areas surrounding the city with dense urban development

• The outermost edges of the city with low population density

• High-rise buildings and skyscrapers

• Industrial zones within the city limits

Which area is characterized by agricultural land, natural landscapes, and low population density?

• Urban core

• Urban fringe

• Rural fringe

• Suburbs