Urbanisation Diagnostic Assessment

What is urbanisation?

• The process of people moving from urban areas to rural areas.

• The process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas.

• The process of creating parks in cities.

• The process of industrialisation.

How did the industrial age change the world and increase urbanisation?

• It made rural areas more attractive.

• It created more jobs in cities, attracting people from rural areas.

• It led to the development of agriculture.

• It decreased the number of people living in cities.

What is the current approximate world population?

• 5 billion

• 6 billion

• 7.9 billion

• 9 billion

How many people lived in cities in 1950 compared to today?

• 10% in 1950, 30% today

• 30% in 1950, over 55% today

• 50% in 1950, 70% today

• 40% in 1950, 80% today

What is urban sprawl?

• The growth of cities vertically.

• The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into rural land.

• The development of green spaces in urban areas.

• The renovation of old city buildings.

Why are cities made up into land use zones?

• To make cities look prettier.

• To organize space for different functions like housing, industry, and recreation.

• To increase the number of parks.

• To decrease the population.

What is the difference between a residential zone and an industrial zone?

• Residential zones are for businesses, industrial zones are for housing.

• Residential zones are for housing, industrial zones are for factories and manufacturing.

• Residential zones are for agriculture, industrial zones are for offices.

• There is no difference.

Why are there tall buildings near the city centre?

• To create more parks.

• To maximize the use of limited space and accommodate more people and businesses.

How can you tell if a shopping centre is mostly accessed by car?

• It has a lot of parking spaces and is located near major roads.

• It has a lot of bike racks.

• It is located in the city centre.

• It has many pedestrian paths.

Why are industrial areas usually located near major transport links?

• To reduce noise pollution.

• To facilitate the efficient movement of goods and materials.

• To be closer to residential areas.

• To attract more tourists.