Chapter 1 Vocabulary

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of or relating to cities and the people who live in them

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urban

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existing qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success

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potential

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growing crops and raising animals to provide food

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agriculture

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to commit money in order to earn a financial return

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invest

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of or relating to the country and the people who live there

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rural

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changes in manufacturing, transportation, and everyday life brought about by the use of machines

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industrialization

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using machines to do tasks

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mechanization

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Which of the following best describes "Urbanization"?
Options:
The decrease in city population,
The spread of rural communities,
The growth of large cities and permanent settlement,
The development of new technologies

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The growth of large cities and permanent settlement