Urbanization Trends and Factors

The video tutorial covers urban issues and challenges, focusing on the increasing urbanization of the world's population. It discusses the differences between rural and urban areas, the global patterns of urban change, and the specific trends in high-income countries (HICs) and low-income countries (LICs) and newly emerging economies (NEEs). The tutorial highlights the factors driving urbanization, such as natural increase and rural-urban migration, and the social and economic pull factors attracting people to cities.

What is the primary focus of the human environments revision session?

• Environmental conservation

• Economic policies

• Rural development

• Urban issues and challenges

What term describes the increase in the percentage of people living in urban areas?

• Urbanization

• Ruralization

• Globalization

• Industrialization

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of urban areas?

• High population density

• Presence of mega cities

• Large towns and cities

• Predominantly agricultural activities

What historical event significantly contributed to urbanization in high-income countries?

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

• The Green Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

In high-income countries, what trend is observed regarding urbanization?

• Complete urbanization

• Rapid urbanization

• Decline in urban population

• Slow urban growth

What is a major reason for rapid urban growth in low-income countries?

• Decline in rural population

• High death rates

• Natural increase and rural-urban migration

• Decrease in birth rates

Which of the following is a social pull factor for rural-urban migration?

• Poor infrastructure

• High crime rates

• Better healthcare

• Lack of education

What economic factor attracts people to urban areas?

• Higher taxes

• Better-paid jobs

• Limited job opportunities

• High cost of living

Where are most new mega cities emerging?

• North America

• Europe

• Australia

• Southeast Asia and Africa

What is the term for people moving from rural areas to urban areas?

• Urban sprawl

• Rural exodus

• Urban decline

• Rural-urban migration