END OF UNIT: What are the impacts of a more urban world?

Which is the correct definition of urbanisation?

• Villages being established.

• Cities expanding into megacities.

• Cities and towns expanding with percentage of people living in urban areas increasing.

What is a megacity?

• A city with over 10,000 people

• A city with over 1 million people

• A city with over 10 million

• A city with over 20 million

Select the best definition for natural increase.

• The growth of populations due to high birth rates and low death rates.

• Populations getting larger as more people move to cities.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the rapid growth of cities in Africa and Asia?

• Higher birth rates

• Poorer access to healthcare.

• Younger population.

• rural -urban migration (movement from the countryside)

In Bangalore you can earn _____ rupees compared to ______ in rural villages.

• 500 compared to 150

• 200 compared to 100

• 350 compared to 150

• 400 compared to 150

Which correctly identifies India's status?

• Low Income Country

• Newly Emerging Economy

• High Income Country

Which of the following is a PUSH factor for moving to Bangalore?

• Better healthcare in Bangalore.

• No access to clean water in some rural villages.

• Access to higher education facilities in Bangalore.

• More to do for entertainment in Bangalore.

Which of the following are pull factors leading to increased rural-urban migration?

• Better access to healthcare and education.

• Better access to water and electricity.

• More leisure and recreation (fun activities).

• Fewer job opportunities and lower pay.

Which of the following is an economic challenge of living in Dharavi?

• Unregulated jobs (low paid, poor working conditions and no contribution to the government taxes)

• Overcrowded - 1 million in 1 square mile.

• Poor sanitation, 4,000 cases of disease a day.

What is an envrionmental challenge of living in Dharavi?

• Most people are employed within the slum itself.

• Public toilets empty into rivers, contaminating water.

• Virtually no crime in Dharavi.