Summative Asessment G12 - Changes in rural settlements

Define the following terms :
a. Internal migration
b. Rural depopulation
c. Urban sprawl

List two key drivers of rural-to-urban migration in LICs!

Identify one positive and one negative consequence of urban growth on rural settlements in HICs!

Matching task

Match the following examples to the appropriate country type (LIC, MIC, HIC):

• 1. Rural villages losing population to megacities like Lagos.

• 2. Aging populations dominating rural settlements due to youth migration.

• 3. Suburbanization affecting traditional rural farming communities.

Fill in the Blanks

• In MICs, rural-urban migration often occurs due to __________, such as access to better __________ and __________ opportunities.

Discuss the social, economic, and environmental impacts of internal migration on rural settlements in LICs, MICs, and HICs. Use examples to support your argument.

To what extent is urban growth a threat to sustainable rural development? Evaluate using examples from LICs, MICs, and HICs.