Urbanisation and Cities Quiz

What is urbanisation?

• The migration of people to rural areas.

• The decrease in rural population.

• The increase in the proportion of a population living in urban areas.

• The development of rural areas.

Which event caused rapid urbanisation in the UK during the 1800s?

• The Green Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

What percentage of the global population was urban in 1950?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

What is a megacity?

• A city with over 5 million people

• A city with over 10 million people

• A city with over 15 million people

• A city with over 20 million people

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a global city?

• Primarily agricultural economy

• Home to major TNCs and financial centres

• Diverse, multicultural population

• Transport and communication hubs

What is the GAWC Index used for?

• Ranking cities based on historical significance

• Ranking cities based on population size

• Ranking cities based on economic influence

• Ranking cities based on cultural diversity

Which model describes urban land use growing outward in sectors?

• Hoyt Sector Model

• Multiple Nuclei Model

• Griffin-Ford Model

• Burgess Model

According to the Bid Rent Theory, where is land value highest?

• At the CBD

• Near industrial zones

• In the rural areas

• In the suburbs

What are the two primary reasons for suburbanisation?

• Desire for urban lifestyle

• Push factors like pollution and congestion

• Lack of job opportunities

• Better public transport

What is the main economic contribution of Dharavi?

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Technology startups

• Informal sector businesses