TRYOUT 2 G12B GEOGRAPHY

Squatter settlements are often found…

• In rural villages

• In the central business district (CBD)

• In well-developed urban areas

• Near large industrial factories

• On the outskirts of major cities

A settlement hierarchy is based on…

• Population size and the number of services available

• The geographical location of a settlement

• The historical importance of a settlement

• The political structure of a settlement

• The GDP of a settlement

What is the primary factor contributing to aging populations in developed countries?

• High birth rates

• High death rates

• Low life expectancy

• Low birth rates and longer life expectancy

• Rapid urbanization

Brain drain refers to…

• The migration of highly skilled workers to other countries

• The loss of cultural traditions due to migration

• The movement of rural workers to urban areas

• The spread of diseases due to migration

• The rapid expansion of cities

Which of the following best describes a primate city?

• A city that is significantly larger than all others in a country

• A city located on the coast

• A city that has a well-planned transport system

• A city that serves as a capital

• A city with a large industrial sector

Which of the following is NOT a reason for forced migration?

• Civil war

• Natural disasters

• Political instability

• Religious persecution

• Job opportunities in another country

Which of the following best describes urban sprawl?

• The growth of cities into surrounding rural land

• The movement of people away from cities to rural areas

• The concentration of services in a city center

• The abandonment of old industrial cities

• The rapid decline of urban populations

Which of the following countries has a high youth dependency ratio?

• Japan

• Germany

• Nigeria

• Russia

• Italy

What is the main reason for counter-urbanization in developed countries?

• Overcrowding in rural areas

• High levels of pollution and congestion in cities

• Lack of job opportunities in rural areas

• Increasing global migration

• Political instability in cities

The dependency ratio is calculated by…

• (Number of children ÷ Total population) × 100

• (Number of elderly ÷ Working-age population) × 100

• (Birth rate - Death rate) × 100

• (Number of employed ÷ Number of unemployed) × 100

• (Number of dependents ÷ Working-age population) × 100