Urbanisation GCSE Quiz 1

What is urbanisation?

• The decline in the proportion of people living in rural areas

• The growth in the proportion of people living in cities

• The increase in agricultural activities

• The reduction of city populations

Which countries are classified as Advanced countries (AC) by the IMF?

• Countries with low-income economies

• Countries with well-developed financial markets and diverse economic structures

• Countries eligible for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust

• Countries with no economic development characteristics

What does LIDC stand for according to the IMF classification?

• Low-income developing countries

• Large industrialized developing countries

• Leading industrial development countries

• Low-income domestic countries

What percentage of Africa's population currently lives in cities?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

By what year is the proportion of people living in urban areas in Africa expected to rise to about 50%?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

What is a World City?

• A city with over 1 million people

• A city with over 10 million people

• A city that has influence all over the world

• A city known for its historical landmarks

What defines a Megacity?

• A city with over 1 million people

• A city with over 5 million people

• A city with over 10 million people

• A city with over 20 million people

Which cities were considered megacities in 1950?

• New York and Tokyo

• Shanghai and São Paulo

• Mexico City and Shanghai

• São Paulo and Mexico City

By 1975, which additional cities, as well as New York and Tokyo, had become megacities?

• Mexico City and São Paulo

• London and Paris

• Beijing and Mumbai

• Cairo and Lagos

In which year did the World’s urban population pass 50% for the first time in history?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020