Urbanisation Knowledge check

What is urbanisation?

• Urbanisation is the process of de-centralisation from cities.

• Urbanisation is the process of population concentration into cities and urban areas.

• Urbanisation is the process of population dispersion

• Urbanisation is the process of ruralisation.

Name one push factor for urbanisation.

• Urban development

• Technological advancements

• Educational opportunities

• Rural poverty

Name one pull factor for urbanisation.

• Lack of basic amenities

• Limited access to education

• Availability of job opportunities and better wages

• Decrease in crime rates

What is the difference between urban and rural areas?

• The difference is in the type of animals found in each area

• Rural areas have higher crime rates compared to urban areas

• Urban areas have more trees than rural areas

• The main difference between urban and rural areas is population density and level of infrastructure development.

Explain the concept of suburbanisation.

• Suburbanisation refers to the process of converting urban areas into agricultural zones.

• Suburbanisation involves the expansion of industrial areas within cities.

• Suburbanisation refers to the movement of people from cities to residential areas on the outskirts of cities.

• Suburbanisation is the movement of people from rural areas to urban cities.

What is gentrification?

• The act of reducing crime rates in a community

• The development of new infrastructure in a city

• The process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, often leading to the displacement of lower-income residents due to rising property values.

• The process of preserving historical buildings in a neighborhood

How does urban sprawl impact the environment?

• Urban sprawl has no impact on the environment

• Urban sprawl promotes environmental conservation

• Urban sprawl reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Urban sprawl leads to pollution, habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.

Describe the concept of counter-urbanisation.

• Counter-urbanisation is the movement of people from urban areas to rural areas due to various factors like high cost of living, congestion, pollution, and a desire for a better quality of life.

• Counter-urbanisation is caused by overpopulation in urban areas

• Counter-urbanisation is a term used to describe the growth of urban areas

• Counter-urbanisation refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas

What are the social impacts of urbanisation?

• The social impacts of urbanisation include changes in infrastructure, population density, social inequality, cultural shifts, and environmental impacts.

• Expansion of public transportation

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Decrease in crime rates

How does urbanisation affect traffic congestion?

• Urbanisation decreases population density, resulting in less traffic congestion.

• Urbanisation increases population density, leading to more vehicles on the road and ultimately causing traffic congestion.

• Urbanisation has no impact on traffic congestion.

• Urbanisation leads to the development of efficient transportation systems, reducing traffic congestion.