Urbanization of Latin America

What does the term "Population Density" refer to?

• The number of people living in a given area per square mile or kilometer

• The total population of a country

• The percentage of urban population in a region

• The number of cities in a given area

Which areas typically have higher population density?

• Rural areas

• Urban areas

• Coastal areas

• Mountainous areas

What are some of the main challenges citizens face in the favelas?

• Access to education and healthcare

• Lack of sanitation and infrastructure

• Limited public transit and affordable housing

• All of the above

Why is São Paulo home to the largest Japanese population outside Japan?

• Japanese immigrants came to work on coffee plantations in the early 20th century

• São Paulo has a large automotive industry

• São Paulo is a popular tourist destination

• Japanese immigrants were attracted by gold mining opportunities

Based on the graph, how would you describe the population growth in São Paulo since the 1990s?

• Rapid and consistent increase

• Gradual decline

• Stable population

• No significant change

In what ways might explosive population growth and the development of informal housing be related?

• Rapid population growth leads to overcrowding and poverty-stricken urban areas

• Explosive population growth reduces the need for informal housing

• Informal housing is unrelated to population growth

• Population growth decreases the demand for housing

Which of the following best describes urbanization?

• No

• The process of decreasing informal settlements.

• The process of moving from cities to rural areas.

• The process of people moving from rural areas to cities.

A type of settlement (houses) that are illegal, but needed by a rapidly growing population.

(a)