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Megacities have more than
5 million people
10 million people
15 million people
20 million people
There are ---- megacities in the world as of 2019
less than 15
15-20
20-25
more than 25
Most of the world's megacities are in
Australia
Europe
Asia
Africa
Which of the following cities are in the top 10 megacities by population?
Rio de Janerio
Mumbai
Paris
Wuhan
Which two are megacities in Central and South America?
San Paulo
Mexico City
Lahore
Lagos
There are two megacities in the USA
True
False
Megacities have more than
5 million people
10 million people
15 million people
20 million people
There are ---- megacities in the world as of 2019
less than 15
15-20
20-25
more than 25
Most of the world's megacities are in
Australia
Europe
Asia
Africa
Which of the following cities are in the top 10 megacities by population?
Rio de Janerio
Mumbai
Paris
Wuhan
Which two are megacities in Central and South America?
San Paulo
Mexico City
Lahore
Lagos
There are two megacities in the USA
True
False
Most of the world's population live in megacities
True
False
A city that has spread out to form a cluster of cities is called
multipolis
urban cluster
urban consolidation
conurbation
A city like Sydney that has the headquarters for transnational companies and is an interconnection hub for regional trade and commerce is called a _______ city
globle
world
contiguous
A city like Canberra which has the location of parliament is known as a ________ city
political
domestic
Which city is not a Megacity?
Jakarta
Sydney
Beijing
Cairo
Sydney is NOT considered a megacity because...
It is in Australia
It is a coastal city
Its population is only 4.4 million
It is a coastal city
Megacities have a population of ...?
Over 9,000
Over 10 million
Over 50 million
Over 100 million
Where are the majority of megacities located?
Africa
Europe
Asia
The Americas
Which of the following cities was already a megacity in 1950?
Shanghai
Java
Dhaka
Tokyo
Where is the fastest population growth happening in the world?
America
Europe
Australia
Asia
Urbanization is
The process of urbaning
When an increasing percentage of a country's population lives in cities
When more people move from one city to another
When the size of cities grow
How many megacities are there in the world?
28
52
48
30
Where is the largest megacity situated?
China
Japan
India
Korea
How many megacities were there in 1990s?
15
10
20
25
What are the causes and consequences of urbanisation in Australia and one other country from the Asia region?
Economic growth and environmental degradation
Political stability and cultural diversity
Technological advancements and social harmony
Agricultural development and rural prosperity
A century ago, how many people out of every 100 lived in cities?
15
25
50
75
Which of the following best describes the trend in urbanization over the past century?
Decreasing
Stable
Increasing
Fluctuating
What is the approximate percentage of people living in cities today according to the text?
15%
25%
50%
More than 50%
Which city is the largest in the world and was recently named the safest city in the world?
New York
London
Tokyo
Beijing
As of today, how many megacities are there at least?
20
25
30
33
As of today, how many megacities are there?
20
25
33
40
What population size qualifies a city to be called a millionaire city?
Over a million residents
Over a million square miles
Over a million businesses
Over a million tourists annually
Which term is used to describe cities with over a million residents?
Millionaire cities
Billionaire cities
Megacities
Urban cities
What is the key feature of a millionaire city?
Population over a million
Budget over a million dollars
Area over a million square miles
More than a million businesses
What term is used for cities with a population of more than one million?
Millionaire cities
Billionaire cities
Megacities
Urban cities
Which of the following terms is synonymous with metacity?
Megalopolis
Hypercity
Supercity
Gigacity
What is the population threshold for an urban area to be classified as a metacity?
10 million
15 million
20 million
25 million
What population size qualifies an urban area as a metacity?
10 million
15 million
20 million
25 million
Which city is NOT an example of a metacity according to the text?
Tokyo
Mexico City
New York City
Berlin
A city with more than 10 million people is a .........
small city
village
megacity
In 2017, there ........ 6 megacities in China.
was
were
are
They are building lots of skyscrapers in China these days.
True
False
Forty years ago, Shenzhen ......... a small town.
were
was
wasn't
These days, Shenzhen is a very ......... in China.
small town
big city
Shenzen was very different in the past.
True
False
These days, there ........ many supermarkets, shopping centres and skyscrapers in Shenzen.
was
is
are
were
Which of these cities is the biggest in the world (size of population)?
Mumbai
New York
Tokyo
Mexico city
Shanghai
Tokyo has a population of ... people.
10 million
20 million
35 million
50 million
People who go to work or school for a longer distance (by bus,train or by car) are called ...
comminters
distancers
longgoers
commuters
Many old buildings in Tokyo were destroyed by ...
a flood
an earthquake
a tornado
a hurricane
Mumbai used to be a part of .... empire.
German
Dutch
French
British
The Indian film industry is called ...
Indian paradise
Bollywood
Indianwood
Holly India
... percent of the population in Mumbai live with no running water.
20
80
30
60
Mexico city is the largest city in ...
the North America and the South America
the North America
the South America
world
Mexico city (originally Tenochtitlan) was populated by the .... until the 16th century.
Incas
Aboriginals
Aztecs
Maori
There are lot of markets in Mexico city selling Indian ...
flowers
animals
cars
handicrafts
How many people (minimum) need to live in a city for it to be classified as a megacity?
5 million people
10 million
25 million
50 million
How many megacities are in the world?
33
23
35
40
Which continent has the most megacities?
Australia
Africa
South America
Asia
What are 3 problems faced by megacities?
Traffic congestion, higher costs of living, access to services
Traffic congestion, higher costs of living, High rates of crime
Traffic congestion, overcrowded public housing, increased entertainment options
Traffic congestion, more employment opportunities, better housing
Select ALL answers that relate to advantages of living in cities
Greater access to jobs
Good infrastructure and access to services
Access to non essential services such as theatre, sporting events, casinos and theatres
All of the above
What is the closest megacity to Australia?
Sydney
Delhi
Shanghai
Jakarta
Which continent is expected to experience the most urbanisation over the next 50-100 years?
Africa
Australia
Europe
North America
Generally speaking, a city is organised this way and will have which 5 areas?
CBD, residential, neighbourhood, commercial, industrial
CBD, suburbs, residential, parks, commercial
CBD, residential, commercial, industrial, Parks/Natural areas
None of the above
An environmental disadvantage of big cities is increased levels of pollution.
True
False
Where does over 50% of the Chinese population live now?
In the ocean
In the countryside
On boats
In space
Why are Chinese cities growing?
they want to watch anime together
solar energy is making them grow
people love the city
people are moving to the city to get jobs
In cities, where do most Chinese people live, and what effect does that have on the cities?
on boats, people love swimming
in cars, everyone races each other
in blocks of flats, which makes the cities very crowded
underground, trying to create a new world
How is China trying to fight against the possible negative effects of the new cities on the environment?
trying to plant more trees
China is building eco-cities
trying to make the cities more crowded
trying to create a city in space
In what ways are the Phoenix Towers good for the environment?
it's tall
it's so colorful
uses solar power & collects rainwater
it saves money
