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What percentage of people lived in urban areas for most of human history?
What percentage of people lived in urban areas for most of human history?
- The majority
- Almost all
- The minority (correct)
- A significant proportion
What led to a decrease in the number of people needed to work in agriculture?
What led to a decrease in the number of people needed to work in agriculture?
- Increased industrialisation
- Advancements in technology
- Migration to urban areas
- Changes in agricultural practices (correct)
Why do people feel attracted to urban areas?
Why do people feel attracted to urban areas?
- For the scenic beauty of cities
- Due to a lack of work in rural areas
- To escape the pollution in rural areas
- Because of the availability of services like health and education (correct)
What is a consequence of urbanisation?
What is a consequence of urbanisation?
What is a reason why people feel pushed from rural areas?
What is a reason why people feel pushed from rural areas?
What is the term for the process of increased urban living?
What is the term for the process of increased urban living?
What is a benefit of urban areas?
What is a benefit of urban areas?
What is a problem caused by people commuting to work?
What is a problem caused by people commuting to work?
What is a consequence of the shift from rural to urban areas?
What is a consequence of the shift from rural to urban areas?