SS GEOG Term 4 Revion Quiz

Which of the following is a push factor that encourages people to move from rural to urban areas?

• Job opportunities

• Lack of healthcare

• Better education

• Access to recreational facilities

In urban settlements, where are industries most likely to be located?

• Central Business District (CBD)

• Industrial zones

• Residential areas

• Rural areas

Which of the following is a characteristic of a nucleated settlement pattern?

• Houses are spread out

• Houses are grouped closely together for safety

• The settlement is linear

• It is based around a major road

Which form of transportation would be most effective for transporting large amounts of heavy goods across long distances?

• Air transport

• Road transport

• Rail transport

• Private cars

Which combination of factors best explains the increase in urbanization in South Africa?

• Push factors: poor healthcare; Pull factors: better job opportunities

• Push factors: better education; Pull factors: lack of job opportunities

• Push factors: drought; Pull factors: improved healthcare

• Push factors: better services; Pull factors: lack of education

Imagine that a city in South Africa is considering expanding its railway system. Evaluate the most important factor they should consider in their decision.

• The amount of funding available

• The environmental impact of the new rail lines

• The proximity of rail lines to residential areas

• The speed and efficiency of the proposed system

Identify the most suitable transportation mode for moving large quantities of oil across a country.

• Pipelines

• Road Transportation

• Private cars

• Air transport

If you are analyzing aerial photographs of a settlement, which type of photo will give you the clearest view of the layout of roads and buildings?

• Vertical aerial photograph

• Oblique aerial photograph

• Satellite image

• A map

When planning a city, which land use zone is typically located farthest from the Central Business District (CBD)?

• Residential areas

• Industrial zones

• Shopping centers

• Recreation areas

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor that attracts people to urban areas?

• Overcrowding

• Job opportunities

• Limited access to education

• Pollution