Grade 9 Study Guide

Which factor is NOT typically associated with urbanization?

• Rural-to-urban migration

• Industrialization

• Agricultural expansion

• Infrastructure development

What is the primary driver of rapid urbanization in many developing countries?

• Government policies promoting rural lifestyles

• Decline in urban job opportunities

• Rural poverty and lack of basic services

• Preservation of natural resources

Which of the following is a potential consequence of rapid urbanization?

• Decreased demand for housing

• Increased pressure on transportation systems

• Decline in urban population density

• Expansion of rural economies

_________ is the process of dividing land into different categories according to their specific uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural.

Land _________ refers to the efficient and sustainable use of land resources to meet present and future needs while preserving environmental quality.

Draw and label the Burgess Model

What are pull factors in the context of urban migration?

• Factors that attract people to move from rural to urban areas.

• Factors that cause people to stay in their current urban location.

• Factors that encourage people to move from urban to rural areas.

• Factors that lead to the decline of urban population.

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor for urban migration?

• Limited job opportunities

• Traditional cultural practices

• Access to better healthcare and education

• Close-knit community ties

Which of these is NOT a push factor for someone leaving an urban area?

• Overcrowding and congestion

• Pollution and environmental concerns

• High cost of living

• Wider networking opportunities

Which of the following best defines sustainability?

• Exploiting natural resources for short-term gains

• Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

• Maximizing profits regardless of environmental or social impacts

• Implementing policies that prioritize economic growth over ecological conservation