Urban Revolution

Which of the following statements accurately describes the historical context of large cities?

• Large cities have been a phenomenon for about 500 years.
• Cities with populations over a million have existed for around 2000 years.
• The concept of large cities is a recent development in the last century.
• Only modern cities have populations exceeding one million.

What has contributed to the rapid growth of cities in the Middle East and Asia?

• A decrease in urban migration.
• Many cities in these regions have populations exceeding ten million.
• The establishment of new rural communities.
• A decline in job opportunities in urban areas.

What transformation has occurred in areas that were once small farming towns or fishing villages?

• They have reverted back to rural lifestyles.
• They have become industrial hubs with no residential areas.
• They have remained unchanged over the decades.
• They have transformed into cities with millions of residents.

How did Seoul's status change from the 1950s to today?

• It has lost its population to rural areas.
• It has remained the same size.
• It has become a poorer city.
• It has grown into a prosperous urban area from a smaller, poorer city.

In recent decades, where has the population growth in Seoul primarily shifted?

• To the central urban area.
• To the suburbs, with new residential areas built.
• To rural areas surrounding the city.
• It has remained stagnant with no significant shifts.

What has been a consequence of overpopulation in Seoul?

• A reduction in the city's population.
• The redevelopment of traditional industrial areas.
• An increase in agricultural land.
• A decrease in housing projects.

What was Abu Dhabi's status before its recent growth?

• It was a major metropolitan area.
• It was a small village.
• It was a bustling industrial city.
• It was a popular tourist destination.

What are the primary drivers of population growth in urban areas?

• Decreased job opportunities in cities.
• A rise in agricultural productivity.
• Falling death rates and improved life expectancy.
• Increased birth rates and migration to rural areas.

Why do people tend to migrate to cities?

• To return to traditional lifestyles.
• To escape urban life.
• Because cities have lower living costs.
• For better job opportunities and living conditions.

What is expected to happen to urbanization trends in the future?

• More megacities are expected to emerge as urbanization continues.
• Cities will become less populated over time.
• Rural areas will see a resurgence in population.
• Urbanization is likely to slow down significantly.