Urban Settlement Issues Quiz

What percentage of people in South Africa live in urban areas?

• 80%

• 75%

• 62%

• 50%

In what year did urbanisation in South Africa begin with the discovery of diamonds?

• 1994

• 1867

• 1874

• 1986

What was a significant effect of apartheid policies on urban settlements before 1986?

• Equal access to services

• Separate towns for different races

• Increased public transport

• Improved infrastructure in townships

What is one of the main causes of traffic congestion in urban areas?

• High availability of parking

• Too many people using their own cars

• Too many public transport options

• Low population density

Which of the following is a proposed solution to urban congestion?

• Reduce green spaces

• Increase housing density

• Improve public transport

• Limit access to roads

What is a characteristic of informal settlements?

• Access to clean water

• Well-developed infrastructure

• Low risk of fire

• High population density

What is one strategy to address issues in informal settlements?

• Increase population density

• Provide safer electricity

• Limit access to clean water

• Demolish existing structures

What does environmental injustice refer to?

• Harmful treatment of the environment

• Unequal access to resources

• Fair distribution of income

• Equal treatment of all communities

Which of the following is a social concern related to urban areas?

• Air pollution

• Unequal access to services

• Noise pollution

• Destruction of ecosystems

What is a consequence of urban decay?

• Higher property values

• Increased pollution

• Improved public transport

• Better community services