Urbanisation Quiz

What is urbanisation?

• When more people live in rural areas than cities

• When more people live in cities than rural areas

• When cities become smaller

• When rural areas become more populated

Why might people choose to live in a city instead of the country?

• More job opportunities

• Less pollution

• More open space

• Fewer people

What does the graph in the image primarily show?

• Economic growth

• Population growth

• Climate change

• Technological advancement

What is one possible reason for the significant population increase in Melbourne after 1950?

• Decrease in birth rates

• Increase in immigration

• Decline in urban development

• Reduction in job opportunities

What is urban sprawl?

• When a city becomes more efficient and compact

• When a city spreads outwards and becomes less efficient

• When a city reduces its population density

• When a city improves its public transportation

What is one potential negative impact of urban sprawl?

• Improved public transportation

• Increased green spaces

• Greater traffic congestion

• Enhanced community services

What is one potential positive impact of urban sprawl?

• Decreased housing availability

• Increased housing options

• Reduced environmental impact

• Lower transportation costs

What region contributed the most to Melbourne’s population growth in 2015?

• Centre

• Inner

• Middle

• Outer-Growth

In which year did Melbourne experience the highest total population growth?

• 2008

• 2010

• 2013

• 2015

If you were planning transport for Melbourne, which regions would you focus on based on this data?

• Central business district

• Outer-growth regions

• Coastal areas

• Industrial zones