Urbanization and Population Dynamics Quiz

Which of the following is a pull factor that draws people into cities?

• Job opportunities
• Natural disasters
• Lack of resources
• High crime rates

What does urbanization refer to?

• The movement of people from urban to rural areas
• The movement of people from rural to urban areas
• The decline of cities
• The growth of agricultural land

Which of the following is a push factor that can lead to urbanization?

• Job opportunities
• Natural hazards
• Cultural diversity
• Educational institutions

What is one potential problem associated with urbanization?

• Increased job opportunities
• Slums and inequality
• Improved sanitation
• Better education

What does the term 'gentrification' refer to?

• The decline of urban areas
• The process of converting low-income areas to middle-class neighborhoods
• The movement of people to rural areas
• The establishment of ethnic enclaves

Which of the following best describes 'blockbusting'?

• Encouraging homeowners to sell cheaply due to fear of diversity
• The process of urban renewal
• The establishment of ethnic neighborhoods
• The movement of people to suburbs

What is 'redlining'?

• A process of urban renewal
• A method of encouraging diversity
• Denying loans based on ethnicity or socioeconomic status
• A strategy for city planning

What is an ethnic enclave?

• A neighborhood with a high concentration of a single ethnic group
• A mixed community of various ethnicities
• An area with no ethnic diversity
• A rural settlement

What was a significant factor contributing to the population boom in the year 1820?

• Increased urbanization
• Advancements in medicine
• High birth rates among farmers
• Migration to cities

Which year saw a significant migration from rural areas to cities due to improved farming technology?

• 1700
• 1850
• 1960
• 2023