CH 4: Rural Settlement Issues
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What is one of the key issues addressed under social justice in rural settlements?

  • Overcrowding in public services
  • Lack of job opportunities
  • Access to resources like water and land (correct)
  • Industrial decentralization

    • Which of the following is NOT a challenge related to water access in rural areas?

  • Pollution of existing water sources
  • Lack of natural water bodies
  • Overgrazing leading to water abundance (correct)
  • Shortages due to climatic conditions

    • What is the primary objective of land reform discussed in the text?

  • Promoting deforestation for economic growth
  • Expanding urban areas into rural regions
  • Encouraging unfair evictions
  • Correcting historical injustices (correct)

    • Which of the following is a strategy to address challenges related to soil degradation?

    <p>Terracing and sustainable agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rural depopulation refer to?

    <p>Decrease in the number of people living in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced in the allocation of land to disadvantaged individuals according to the text?

    <p>Bureaucratic delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus area for social justice in rural settlements?

    <p>Equitable access to resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an environmental challenge mentioned in the text?

    <p>Drip irrigation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of financial and educational support for rural farmers as discussed in the text?

    <p>Improving living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a strategy aimed at addressing rural settlement issues?

    <p>Community disengagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rural-urban migration?

    <p>The movement of individuals from rural areas to urban centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Limited employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of rural depopulation for rural areas?

    <p>Closure of basic services and amenities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people leave rural areas according to the text?

    <p>Lack of facilities and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attracts individuals to urban areas?

    <p>Better access to education and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are pull factors related to urban areas?

    <p>More diverse job markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used for the decline in population in rural areas?

    <p>Rural depopulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to agricultural production due to rural depopulation?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is brain drain in the context of rural areas?

    <p>'Educated and skilled individuals leaving'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Overcrowding' is a consequence primarily experienced by which type of area?

    <p>'Urban areas' due to rural-urban migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of rural depopulation for urban areas?

    <p>Overcrowding and expansion of informal settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Better access to education and healthcare in urban centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rural depopulation impact the underutilization of natural resources?

    <p>It causes overexploitation of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of rural depopulation for rural areas?

    <p>Closure of basic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do individuals migrate from rural to urban areas according to the text?

    <p>Seeking better access to education and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key reasons for the emergence of ghost towns in rural areas?

    <p>Closure of basic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge faced by rural areas due to rural depopulation?

    <p>Brain drain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect attracts individuals from rural areas to urban centers according to the text?

    <p>Improved access to education and healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strategies mentioned in the text to address rural depopulation?

    <p>Development of infrastructure like roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key social justice issue discussed in rural settlements according to the text?

    <p>Fair treatment in land distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced in water access in rural areas as per the text?

    <p>Shortages due to climatic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of land restitution as discussed in the text?

    <p>Compensating displaced individuals from past injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of rural depopulation for rural areas?

    <p>Overburdened public services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between push and pull factors in rural-urban migration?

    <p>Push factors drive people away from rural areas while pull factors attract individuals to urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rural depopulation impact urban areas?

    <p>Leads to the emergence of ghost towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of rural depopulation for rural areas?

    <p>Underutilization of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically associated with attracting individuals to urban areas?

    <p>Limited employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main outcome for rural areas due to rural depopulation?

    <p>Closure of basic services and amenities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do skilled individuals leaving rural areas contribute to brain drain?

    <p>Reduces the workforce and talent pool in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of rural-urban migration on rural areas?

    <p>Closure of basic services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rural depopulation contribute to the underutilization of natural resources?

    <p>By reducing the population available to utilize resources effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the emergence of ghost towns in rural areas?

    <p>Population decline due to rural depopulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does brain drain impact rural areas?

    <p>Reduces talent pool and workforce availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key objective of land reform as highlighted in the text?

    <p>To correct historical injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common challenge faced in water access in rural areas as per the text?

    <p>Droughts and pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attracts individuals to urban areas according to the text?

    <p>Industrial opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of bureaucratic delays on land reform efforts as discussed in the text?

    <p>Persistence of challenges for new landowners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social justice in rural settlements aim to address land tenure issues?

    <p>By providing legal security for land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy mentioned in the text to address challenges related to soil degradation?

    <p>Implementing sustainable agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Land Tenure Reform' mainly focuses on which of the following aspects?

    <p>Preventing unfair evictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors primarily contributes to environmental degradation in rural areas?

    <p>Deforestation activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of financial and educational support for rural farmers as discussed in the text?

    <p>Improving living conditions and wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rural depopulation affect the allocation of land to disadvantaged individuals?

    <p>It poses challenges due to inadequate support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does rural-urban migration have on rural areas?

    <p>Closure of basic services and amenities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of rural depopulation for urban areas?

    <p>Growth of informal settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does brain drain impact rural areas?

    <p>Contributes to underutilization of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of rural-urban migration on urban areas?

    <p>Decrease in social and recreational opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attracts individuals from rural areas to urban centers according to the text?

    <p>Enhanced access to education and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does rural depopulation lead to brain drain?

    <p>Limited employment opportunities in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does rural depopulation contribute to the emergence of ghost towns?

    <p>By leading to abandoned properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for the underutilization of natural resources due to rural depopulation?

    <p>Lack of skilled workforce to utilize resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of rural-urban migration for urban areas?

    <p>Growth of informal settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that drives individuals from rural areas to urban centers?

    <p>Enhanced access to education and healthcare in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of social justice in rural settlements as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ensuring equitable access to resources and fair treatment in land distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced in soil conservation efforts in rural settlements according to the text?

    <p>Unsustainable farming practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary objective of land redistribution as discussed in the text?

    <p>Allocating land to disadvantaged individuals for residential or agricultural use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are bureaucratic delays considered a challenge in implementing land reform policies based on the text?

    <p>To hinder progress due to inefficiencies and red tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of rural depopulation on the environment as highlighted in the text?

    <p>Overburdened water bodies and soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of bureaucratic delays in land reform efforts according to the text?

    <p>Inhibiting progress and implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does land tenure reform aim to benefit rural communities based on the text?

    <p>By providing legal security for land ownership and occupation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect addressed under social justice in rural settlements according to the text?

    <p>Inequitable access to resources and unfair treatment in land distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attracts people to urban areas according to the text?

    <p>Access to better job opportunities, healthcare, education, and utilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does soil degradation impact rural areas based on the text?

    <p>Causes soil erosion, reducing farming viability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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