Urbanization and Future Cities Quiz

More than half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas.

• True

• False

By mid-century, it is expected that 90% of the world's population will live in cities.

• True

• False

The development of irrigation and soil tilling techniques about 5,000 years ago made permanent settlements possible.

• True

• False

The Roman Empire did not contribute to the development of urban infrastructure.

• True

• False

The Industrial Revolution played a significant role in the expansion and integration of modern cities.

• True

• False

Future cities may rely more on vertical farms and renewable energy sources.

• True

• False

What percentage of the world's population currently lives in urban areas?

• About 40%

• Less than 30%

• More than 50%

When did humans start to develop semi-permanent villages?

• About 5,000 years ago

• About 2,000 years ago

• About 10,000 years ago

What advancements made permanent settlements possible?

• Irrigation and soil tilling

• Building walls and roads

• Hunting and gathering

What did the Roman Empire contribute to cities?

• Skyscrapers

• Infrastructure development

• Vertical farming