Why people live where they do?

What is an urban area?

• A place where farming is the main activity

• A place with high population density, towns, and cities

• An area where people live off the land and sea

• An area with few people and many natural resources

Why do fewer people live in rural areas?

• Rural areas have fewer jobs and services

• Rural areas are too expensive

• Rural areas have high population density

• Rural areas are too far from schools

What discovery brought people to settle in Kimberley?

• Gold

• Water

• Diamonds

• Farmland

Which resource made Durban an important settlement?

• Minerals

• A natural harbour and trade routes

• Wildlife

• Forests

Why are some rural areas sparsely populated?

• There is limited access to modern services and jobs

• They are too close to urban areas

• They have too many tourists

• They are overpopulated

What is a subsistence farmer?

• Someone who farms to sell in the markets

• Someone who grows only enough food for their own use

• A commercial farmer with large fields

• A farmer who raises animals for profit

Which factor has historically influenced where people live?

• Modern technology

• Social media

• Natural resources like water and land

• Entertainment options

What is one reason why people might be forced to move from their country?

• Lack of entertainment

• Political instability or safety concerns

• Access to jobs

• Availability of education

Why did people live in Mpumalanga long ago?

• For access to the sea

• To hunt wildlife and gather plants

• To mine diamonds

• To build modern houses

What is one reason why Cape Town became a city?

• It was located on a trade route

• It had a lot of wild animals

• It had more farmland

• It had the best climate in South Africa