Why does urbanization usually occur?

• Because people move from urban areas to rural areas

• Because people move from rural areas to urban areas

• Because people prefer living in isolated communities

• Because rural areas offer more job opportunities

What historical event significantly increased urbanization?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Information Age

What attracts people to live in urban areas?

• Fewer job opportunities

• More opportunities for education and entertainment

• Less access to healthcare

• Limited access to transportation

What is a megacity?

• A city with more than 10 million inhabitants

• A city with more than 1 million inhabitants

• A city with more than 100 million inhabitants

• A city with more than 5 million inhabitants

Why was water important for early human settlements?

• It was used for building materials

• It provided a source of food and hygiene

• It was a source of entertainment

• It was used for making tools

How did farmers in Mesopotamia manage to irrigate their crops?

• By using rainwater collection systems

• By digging canals or trenches

• By using windmills

• By building dams

What was one of the primary uses of water in early civilizations?

• Building houses

• Transportation

• Mining

• Entertainment

What is the definition of "fertile" as used in the context of the document?

• Able to support large populations

• Able to grow plants because of nearby water supply

• Able to withstand harsh weather

• Able to produce minerals

What benefit did the soil around the base of mountains provide?

• It was rich in minerals

• It was often very fertile

• It was easy to build on

• It was resistant to erosion

Sparsely populated areas such as the country side

• Urban areas
• Rural areas
• Suburbs
• Urbanization