Urbanization and the Future of Cities

What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by mid-century?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What major change occurred about 10,000 years ago that led to the development of semi-permanent villages?

• Discovery of fire

• Development of selective breeding and agriculture

• Invention of the wheel

• Creation of written language

What agricultural advancements allowed for the establishment of permanent settlements?

• Use of fertilizers

• Irrigation and soil tilling

• Crop rotation

• Domestication of animals

What was a significant factor in the high population densities of ancient cities?

• Abundance of resources

• Lack of transportation

• Efficient waste management

• Advanced medical facilities

Which historical period significantly transformed cities with new technologies?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Enlightenment

What is a major challenge for future urban growth in the world's poorest countries?

• Lack of cultural diversity

• Inadequate food, sanitation, and education

• Overabundance of natural resources

• Excessive technological advancement

What innovative method might be used for food production in future cities?

• Desert agriculture

• Underwater farming

• Vertical farms and skyscrapers

• Traditional farming

How might future urban residences be structured to accommodate more people?

• Spread out horizontally

• Built vertically

• Located in rural areas

• Constructed underground

What is a key feature of future cities according to the video?

• Reliance on a single industry

• Focus on local and sustainable production

• Dependence on fossil fuels

• Isolation from global networks

What will future cities need to reflect according to the video?

• A return to rural living

• A focus on traditional values

• An increasingly connected and global world

• A single cultural identity