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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does rural depopulation refer to?

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

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

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

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

<p>Drip irrigation techniques (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is rural-urban migration?

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

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

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

What is one consequence of rural depopulation for rural areas?

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

Why do people leave rural areas according to the text?

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

What attracts individuals to urban areas?

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

What are pull factors related to urban areas?

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

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

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

What happens to agricultural production due to rural depopulation?

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

What is brain drain in the context of rural areas?

<p>'Educated and skilled individuals leaving' (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does rural depopulation impact the underutilization of natural resources?

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

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

<p>Closure of basic services (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brain drain. (B)</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. (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Overburdened public services (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does rural depopulation impact urban areas?

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

What is a consequence of rural depopulation for rural areas?

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

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

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

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

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

How does brain drain impact rural areas?

<p>Reduces talent pool and workforce availability (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attracts individuals to urban areas according to the text?

<p>Industrial opportunities (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Deforestation activities (D)</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 (D)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a consequence of rural depopulation for urban areas?

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

How does brain drain impact rural areas?

<p>Contributes to underutilization of resources (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does rural depopulation lead to brain drain?

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

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

<p>By leading to abandoned properties (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Growth of informal settlements (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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