Population and Urbanization

Urbanization is best defined as:

• People moving from rural areas to urban areas.

• The growth in the population of urban areas as a result of several factors.

• The increase in the proportion of the population living in urban areas.

• People moving from urban areas to rural areas.

Throughout most of history:

• Half the world's population lived in urban areas.

• Most of the world's population lived in urban areas.

• 51% of the world's population lived in urban areas.

• Most of the world's population lived in rural areas.

All of the following are reasons for urbanization EXCEPT:

• Rent is more affordable in urban areas.

• Urban areas have better healthcare and educational facilities.

• There are more jobs available in urban areas.

• There are more opportunities for entertainment in urban areas.

Which of the following statements about urban areas is NOT true?

• They often experience traffic congestion.

• Public utilities are not readily available.

• There are higher crime rates.

• Slums often develop in or near urban areas.

Cities often spread out over the surrounding areas. The is called_________.

• Urban spread

• Urban growth

• Primate city

• Urban sprawl

The movement of people from one country to another is called__________.

• Migration

• Rural to urban migration

• International migration

• Annual migration

A person moves to another country to study for a few years and then returns to his country. This is an example of:

• Short term migration

• Long term migration

• Rural to urban migration

• Annual migration

For most Caribbean territories:

• The number of immigrants is greater than the number of emigrants.

• The number of immigrants is roughly equal to the number of emigrants.

• The number of immigrants is much less than the number of emigrants.

• The number of emigrants is insignificant.

Most of the migrants who leave Caribbean territories go to:

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

• Other Caribbean territories

Which of the following is NOT an effect of migration on Jamaica?

• It has helped to reduce the birth rate

• Emigration has led to further emigration

• It has helped to speed up population growth

• Jamaicans living overseas often send money back