Migration and Urbanization Quiz

What are pull factors in migration?

• Lack of job opportunities

• Famine

• Promise of work

• Poor educational facilities

Which of the following is NOT a likely push factor for migrants?

• Famine

• War

• Poor medical attention

• Political stability

What is a common reason for rural migrants to move to urban areas?

• Access to formal housing

• Insufficient agricultural space

• Lack of access to hospitals

• Desire to experience city life

What can be a consequence of a high number of migrants in cities?

• Expansion of technological innovations

• Diminished job opportunities

• Increase in high-quality housing

• Growth of slums

Which of the following best defines formal housing?

• Self-built and lacks legal recognition

• Constructed by government or private developers

• Built without regard for basic services

• Often found in slum areas

What is an environmental impact associated with cities?

• Increased dependency on rural areas for food

• Reduced carbon emissions

• Improved rural agricultural practices

• Higher rates of unemployment

What factor is NOT a characteristic of a city?

• Extensive green spaces

• High population density

• Large population size

• Dense built-up area

Which of the following statements accurately describes informal housing?

• Often self-built and lacks formal recognition

• Developed under regulatory guidelines

• Provides full legal rights to occupy land

• Built with high-quality materials

Which of the following describes rural-urban migration?

• The movement of people from rural areas to cities

• The unrestricted expansion of cities into rural land

• The movement of people from cities to rural areas

• The relocation of administrative functions to rural areas

What is one of the environmental challenges associated with growing cities?

• Decreased competition for resources

• Increased water pollution

• Enhanced biodiversity

• Reduced need for transportation