Rural vs Urban Areas: Differences and Environmental Impact

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of urbanization?

Destroys natural ecosystems (correct)

Preserves rural areas

Reduces pollution through compact development

Uses land efficiently

In developing countries, the male:female ratio in urban areas tends to be:

Equal for both genders

Higher for females

Higher for males (correct)

The ratio varies depending on the country

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with rapid urban growth in developing countries?

Substandard housing (slums and squatter settlements)

Heavy pollution

Improved water and sewage systems (correct)

Poverty and high unemployment

Which of the following is an environmental threat associated with urbanization?

Increased water pollution from untreated urban runoff Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of compact development in cities?

Reduces pollution through efficient land use and public transportation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas compared to rural areas?

Greater heterogeneity in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic status Signup and view all the answers

What is the demographic transition?

The stages a population goes through as a society industrializes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of less developed countries according to the text?

Highest infant mortality rates Signup and view all the answers

What is urbanization?

The process of people moving from rural to urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of urban ecosystems according to the text?

Their throughput is linked to the flow of money and human population Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a threat to the environment mentioned in the text?

Deforestation Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates, leading to rapid population growth?

Stage 2: Urbanizing/industrializing society Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential environmental threat associated with rapid urbanization?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the maximum rate at which a population could increase under ideal conditions?

Biotic potential Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

Urbanization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can contribute to a decline in population growth rate?

Increased access to family planning and education Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by low birth rates and low death rates, resulting in a stable or slowly growing population?

Stage 4: Post-industrial society Signup and view all the answers

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