Year 8 Ch7 & 8 Changing Nation

What term best describes the shift of people moving from rural areas to cities?

• Urbanisation

• Suburbanisation

• Migration

• Industrialisation

What is a common cause of urbanisation in developing countries?

• Abundant agricultural jobs

• Expansion of industrial and service sectors

• Decrease in government funding for cities

• More open space in rural areas

Which is a primary factor that attracts people to urban areas?

• Higher cost of living

• Fewer educational facilities

• Access to better jobs and services

• Fewer social activities

Urban sprawl is best defined as:

• Expansion of rural areas into urban centres

• Growth of cities into surrounding rural land

• Decline of rural populations

• Increased density within city centres

Which of the following countries is known for having high urban population density?

• Australia

• Indonesia

• Greenland

• Mongolia

What best describes Australia’s population distribution?

• Concentrated around the coast

• Evenly distributed throughout the country

• Mostly in remote areas

• Mainly near forests

Why do some cities in China experience rapid urbanisation?

• Government policies that encourage city living

• Few opportunities in the cities

• High costs in urban areas

• Abundance of rural jobs

What factor is considered a "pull" factor in migration?

• Environmental disasters

• Unemployment in rural areas

• Better educational facilities in cities

• Poor infrastructure in rural areas

Which of these is a likely "push" factor for people leaving rural areas?

• High wages in the countryside

• Low job opportunities in cities

• Poor access to healthcare in rural areas

• More recreational facilities in rural areas

In Australia, the largest urban centres are primarily located:

• Inland near the outback

• In northern rural areas

• Along the coast

• In mountainous regions