Urbanisation Year 8 ECP Quiz

What significant event in human history occurred in 2007?

• The invention of the smartphone

• The balance of the world's population shifted to more urban living

• The first human landed on Mars

• The discovery of a new continent

Which of the following is typically found in rural environments?

• Skyscrapers

• Large shopping malls

• Open fields

• Heavy traffic

What is a benefit of living in a rural environment?

• High crime rates

• Access to nature

• Frequent traffic jams

• High population density

What is a benefit of living in an urban environment?

• Limited job market

• Access to public transportation

• Lack of entertainment

• Few educational institutions

Which is a true statement about the shift in population location in the world over time?

• More people are staying in rural areas

• More people are moving to urban environments

• More people are moving to other countries

• More people are moving to the countryside

What does the term "urbanisation" mean?

• The process of people moving to rural areas

• The process of people moving to urban areas

• The process of people moving to other countries

• The process of people staying in one place

What is the main reason for the mass movement of people from rural to urban areas over time?

• Economic opportunities e.g. jobs and study

• Climate change

• Political reasons

• Cultural reasons

Which of the following is NOT an economic advantage of cities?

• More varied employment opportunities

• Better paid job opportunities

• Less infrastructure

• Efficient transportation

What is a common feature of city life related to services?

• Scarcity of services

• Access to essential services

• Lack of services

• Only luxury services

What is a social advantage of living in an urban environment?

• Access to healthcare and hospitals

• More choice of schools

• Cultural diversity

• All of these