Growth Cities and Immigration

The video explores urbanization, a form of migration where people move from rural to urban areas, leading to increased city populations. It discusses historical urbanization trends, factors affecting urbanization levels and speed, and the shift to suburban living. The video also covers re-urbanization, where people return to cities due to renovations and gentrification. Economic growth in special zones contributes to megacity formation, affecting population distribution and density.

What is the primary cause of urbanization as discussed in the video?

• Government policies

• Rural-urban migration

• Technological advancement

• Industrialization

In the 19th century, why did many people move from rural areas to cities?

• Better educational opportunities

• More factory jobs in cities

• Government incentives

• Improved healthcare facilities

What does the term 'urbanization level' refer to?

• The percentage of people living in cities

• The number of factories in a city

• The speed of city expansion

• The quality of urban infrastructure

What is suburbanization?

• The decline of inner-city areas

• The development of new urban centers

• The movement of people from rural areas to cities

• The movement of people from cities to surrounding areas

What is a common feature of areas experiencing urban sprawl?

• Concentration of industries

• High population density

• Abundance of green spaces

• Limited housing options

What is a significant consequence of re-urbanization?

• Decrease in urban property values

• Decline in city population

• Aging population in rural areas

• Increased rural population

Why are special economic zones developed in coastal cities?

• To facilitate easy export of goods

• To promote tourism

• To attract more residents

• To improve local infrastructure

What is a major challenge faced by megacities?

• Lack of cultural diversity

• Overpopulation and slums

• Low economic growth

• Insufficient public transport

How does rural-urban migration affect population distribution?

• It has no significant effect

• It results in a decline in urban population

• It causes a concentration in urban areas

• It leads to a more even distribution

What is one of the economic opportunities created by urbanization?

• Development of new industries

• Reduction in housing demand

• Increased agricultural production

• Decline in service sector jobs