Grade 8 Geography Settlements Quiz

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a Central Business District (CBD) in an urban settlement?
To offer recreational services
To provide housing for low-income residents
To serve as the commercial and business center
To house heavy industries
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of industry is typically located closer to residential zones in urban settlements?
Service industry
Heavy industry
Manufacturing industry
Light industry
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of high-income residential areas in urban settlements?
Crowded living spaces
Informal settlements
Small houses with no gardens
Bigger houses with gardens
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the primary economic activities typically associated with rural settlements?
Tourism and entertainment
Manufacturing and technology
Mining and forestry
Service industry and finance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between site and situation in relation to the growth of a settlement?
Site is the natural features, while situation is the man-made structures
Site is the growth potential, while situation is the current state of the settlement
Site is the accessibility of a settlement, while situation is the availability of natural resources
Site refers to the location in relation to surroundings, while situation is the actual place of the settlement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of more of the world's population living in urban areas known as?
Ruralisation
Suburbanisation
Urbanisation
Industrialisation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some pull factors that attract people to urban areas?
Poor quality of life and overpopulation
Improved employment opportunities and quality of life
Natural disasters and lack of infrastructure
Starvation and lack of education
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