Understanding Urbanisation and Megacities

What is urbanisation?

• The total population of a country increasing

• A growing proportion of people living in towns and cities

• The number of rural areas increasing

• The decrease in the number of cities

Which of the following is a push factor for rural-urban migration?

• Better medical care in cities

• Lack of farming jobs due to mechanisation in the countryside

• Higher standard of living in cities

• More entertainment options in urban areas

What is a megacity?

• A city with a population of over 1 million people

• A city with a population of over 5 million people

• A city with a population of over 10 million people

• A city with a population of over 20 million people

Which continent has the highest number of megacities?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

What is the main reason for the predicted large increases in urban populations in Low Income Countries?

• High birth rates in rural areas

• High levels of urbanisation already achieved

• Rural-urban migration and natural increase

• Decrease in rural population

What percentage of the population lives in cities in most High Income Countries?

• Over 20%

• Over 40%

• Over 60%

• Over 80%

Which of the following is a pull factor for rural-urban migration?

• Poor infrastructure in cities

• Higher standard of living in cities

• Lack of educational facilities in urban areas

• High crime rates in cities

What is the significance of the term "proportion" in the context of urbanisation?

• It refers to the total number of people living in cities

• It indicates the percentage of the total population living in urban areas

• It shows the number of cities in a country

• It measures the growth rate of rural areas

What is one reason why natural increase contributes to urbanisation?

• Lower birth rates in cities

• Higher death rates in urban areas

• Better medical care and support in towns and cities

• Fewer young adults in urban areas

Why might the names of megacities appear and disappear on different maps?

• Changes in population size

• Different methods of working out city boundaries

• Variations in city infrastructure

• Changes in government policies