Urbanisation Quiz

What are the defining features of urbanisation?

• Migration from rural to urban areas resulting in cities with comparatively high population densities

• Urban music and food

• Higher rates of multiculturalism in cities

• Excellent public infrastructure

Which of the following is a social effect of urbanisation?

• Increased pollution

• Higher crime rates

• Loss of biodiversity

• Improved rural infrastructure

What is a common environmental effect of urbanisation?

• Decreased air pollution

• Increased green spaces

• Urban heat islands

• Improved water quality

Which of the following is a sustainable urban development practice?

• Expanding urban sprawl

• Increasing car dependency

• Promoting public transportation

• Reducing green spaces

What is a major economic cause of urbanisation?

• Decline in rural job opportunities

• Increase in rural population

• Improved rural healthcare

• Decrease in urban housing

What are the key features of rural areas?

• Low rates of population and high rates of open land

• Higher incidence of primary industries such as farming

• Quality public infrastructure

• Good selection of educational options for young people

What is one way to achieve sustainable urban development?

• Building more highways

• Encouraging high-density housing

• Increasing the number of private vehicles

• Expanding urban sprawl

Which of the following is a demographic cause of urbanisation?

• High birth rates in urban areas

• Migration from rural to urban areas

• Decrease in urban population

• Increase in rural job opportunities

What is a common effect of urbanisation on infrastructure?

• Decreased traffic congestion

• Improved rural roads

• Strain on public services

• Reduced demand for housing

Which of the following is a strategy for sustainable urban development?

• Reducing public transportation options

• Increasing energy consumption

• Implementing green building practices

• Expanding urban sprawl