Urbanisation Retrieval Quiz

What is urbanisation in the context of geographical studies?

• The process by which a decreasing percentage of a country's population lives in rural areas

• The process by which an increasing percentage of a country's population comes to live in towns and cities

• The migration of industries from developed to developing countries

• The expansion of urban areas into rural zones without significant population movement

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes urban settlements from rural ones?

• Economy and employment focused on agriculture

• Faster-paced way of life

• Larger size

• Higher density of buildings and people

What has been a major effect of industrial decline in developed countries on urbanisation in developing countries?

• Decrease in urban population in developing countries

• Increase in agricultural activities in urban areas

• Movement of industries to emerging markets, leading to urban growth

• Reduction in the migration from rural to urban areas

As of 2018, how many "millionaire" cities were there, according to the document?

• 4

• 15

• 512

• 1900

What term is used to describe cities with more than 10 million people?

• Megacity

• Gigacity

• Large city

• Super urban area

What accounts for roughly 60% of urban population growth?

• Urban pull factors

• Rural-urban migration

• Natural increase

• Government support

Which of the following is NOT a push factor for rural-urban migration?

• Higher wages

• Mechanisation of farming

• Lack of government support

• Improved education and healthcare

As countries develop economically, what tends to happen to the pace of urbanisation?

• It speeds up indefinitely

• It begins to slow and flatten out

• It remains constant

• It decreases rapidly

Which factor is considered a rural push factor?

• Better job opportunities

• Public utilities

• Harsh and monotonous lifestyle

• Government support

What term describes the movement from rural areas to urban areas, typically seen in emerging economies?

• Counter urbanisation

• Suburban spread

• Rural-urban migration

• Decentralisation