Urbanisation Quiz

What is urbanisation defined as?

• Increase in agricultural land

• Increase in rural population

• Increase in urban population percentage

• Decrease in urban population

Which of the following factors contributes to rapid urban growth in LEDCs?

• Low birth rates

• High rates of rural-to-urban migration

• High levels of government support

• High levels of industrial decline

What is the term used for cities with more than 10 million people?

• Suburbs

• Urban areas

• Metropolises

• Megacities

Which of the following is a rural push factor?

• Excitement of urban life

• Limited healthcare in rural areas

• Better healthcare in cities

• Higher wages in cities

What percentage of urban population growth is accounted for by natural increase?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

What is the main cause of urban blight?

• High levels of education

• Increase in rural population

• Investment in urban areas

• Decline of older urban areas

Which of the following is NOT a solution to urban pollution?

• Improving public transport

• Increasing vehicle use

• Pedestrianising urban centres

• Laws to regulate emissions

What is the primary focus of urban regeneration?

• Increasing agricultural production

• Expanding rural areas

• Building new cities

• Reviving old urban areas

Which city is known for having a significant informal settlement called Dharavi?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Mumbai

• Nairobi

• Mexico City

What is a common characteristic of informal settlements?

• Legal land ownership

• High-quality housing

• Access to public services

• Poor living conditions