Urbanization and Its Impacts

The video explores urbanization, a form of migration where people move from rural to urban areas, increasing city populations. It discusses historical urbanization trends, factors affecting urbanization levels and speed, and the shift to suburban living. The video also covers re-urbanization, where people return to cities due to renovation and gentrification. Economic growth in special zones leads to megacities, affecting population distribution and density.

What is urbanization primarily driven by?

• International migration

• Rural-urban migration

• Urban-rural migration

• Seasonal migration

In which century did urbanization begin in many developed countries?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What happens to the urbanization rate when a high percentage of people already live in cities?

• It increases rapidly

• It remains constant

• It decreases

• It fluctuates

What is the term for the movement of people from cities to surrounding areas?

• Urbanization

• Suburbanization

• Re-urbanization

• Ruralization

What is urban sprawl?

• The decline of suburban areas

• The spread of a city over a large area

• The concentration of people in city centers

• The migration of people to rural areas

What is re-urbanization?

• The decline of urban areas

• The movement of people back to cities

• The expansion of suburban areas

• The movement of people from rural to urban areas

What impact does re-urbanization have on peripheral areas?

• Increased population

• Increased birth rates

• Aging population

• Economic boom

What are special economic zones?

• Areas with high taxes

• Regions with favorable terms for companies

• Zones with strict environmental laws

• Regions with no economic activity

What is a consequence of economic growth in coastal cities?

• Decline in urbanization

• Creation of megacities

• Decrease in population density

• Reduction in migration

What is a common feature of megacities?

• High-rise apartment buildings

• Rural landscapes

• Limited economic opportunities

• Low population density