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.

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

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.

Answer explanation

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

Define this term - settlement

Answer explanation

A place where people live

Define this term - industry

Answer explanation

A place where people live

Give reasons to explain this statement:

Farming was a key step in the growth of settlements.

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.