9 Questions
What percentage of people lived in urban areas for most of human history?
The minority
What led to a decrease in the number of people needed to work in agriculture?
Changes in agricultural practices
Why do people feel attracted to urban areas?
Because of the availability of services like health and education
What is a consequence of urbanisation?
A decrease in air quality
What is a reason why people feel pushed from rural areas?
Limited job opportunities
What is the term for the process of increased urban living?
Urbanisation
What is a benefit of urban areas?
A greater range of services and facilities
What is a problem caused by people commuting to work?
Traffic congestion and air pollution
What is a consequence of the shift from rural to urban areas?
An increase in the proportion of the world's population living in cities
Learn about the historical shift from agricultural to urban societies, and how changes in farming practices impacted food supply and population distribution.
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