Urbanisation and Settlements

How is the world's population changing overall?

• Decreasing

• Staying the same

• Increasing slowly

• Increasing quickly

The urban share increased in the 19th century. Why?

• More jobs in agriculture

• More jobs in mining

• Industrial Revolution

• Green Revolution

Which share has been rising faster since 1900?

• Urban

• Rural

How is the rural share expected to change in the future?

• Increase

• Decrease

• Increase slowly

• Remain the same

Is the rural share likely to shrink to zero one day? Decide, and give on reason.

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OFF

Answer explanation

No rural share is not expected to decrease to zero as we need food from farming and minerals from mining

Define this term - urbanisation

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Answer explanation

The growth/increase of people living in towns and cities

Give reasons to explain this statement:

The Industrial Revolution was a key factor in urbanisation.

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OFF

Answer explanation

Industrial Revolution created jobs in towns and cities as people flocked there to work in factories.

Define this term - settlement

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OFF

Answer explanation

A place where people live

Define this term - industry

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OFF

Answer explanation

A place where people live

Give reasons to explain this statement:

Farming was a key step in the growth of settlements.

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OFF

Answer explanation

Farming allowed people to settle in one place and provided a readily available source of food which meant family sizes increased as about was needed to help on the farm.