Urbanisation Trends and Patterns Quiz

What is urbanisation?

• The process of rural areas becoming more agricultural

• The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas

• The decline of industrial activities in cities

• The movement of people from urban to rural areas

Which of the following is a primary cause of urbanisation in developing countries?

• Decrease in birth rates

• Industrialisation and job opportunities

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• Decline in urban infrastructure

What is a megacity?

• A city with a population of over 1 million

• A city with a population of over 5 million

• A city with a population of over 10 million

• A city with a population of over 20 million

Which continent has the highest rate of urbanisation?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

What is the term for the spread of urban areas into rural areas?

• Urban sprawl

• Urban shrinkage

• Urban renewal

• Urban decay

Which of the following is a consequence of rapid urbanisation?

• Decrease in pollution levels

• Improved rural infrastructure

• Increased traffic congestion

• Decline in urban population

What is the primary factor driving urbanisation in developed countries?

• High birth rates

• Rural to urban migration

• Technological advancements

• Decline in rural employment

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable city?

• High levels of air pollution

• Efficient public transport systems

• Overcrowded housing

• High unemployment rates

What is the term for the revitalisation of urban areas?

• Urban decay

• Urban sprawl

• Urban renewal

• Urban shrinkage

Which of the following is a challenge faced by megacities?

• Abundance of green spaces

• Low population density

• Inadequate infrastructure

• Excessive rural migration