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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of urbanization?
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:
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?
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?
Which of the following is an environmental threat associated with urbanization?
Which of the following is a benefit of compact development in cities?
Which of the following is a benefit of compact development in cities?
Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas compared to rural areas?
Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas compared to rural areas?
What is the demographic transition?
What is the demographic transition?
Which of the following is a characteristic of less developed countries according to the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of less developed countries according to the text?
What is urbanization?
What is urbanization?
What is a characteristic of urban ecosystems according to the text?
What is a characteristic of urban ecosystems according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a threat to the environment mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a threat to the environment mentioned in the text?
Which stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates, leading to rapid population growth?
Which stage of the demographic transition model is characterized by high birth rates and declining death rates, leading to rapid population growth?
Which of the following is a potential environmental threat associated with rapid urbanization?
Which of the following is a potential environmental threat associated with rapid urbanization?
What is the term used to describe the maximum rate at which a population could increase under ideal conditions?
What is the term used to describe the maximum rate at which a population could increase under ideal conditions?
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
Which of the following factors can contribute to a decline in population growth rate?
Which of the following factors can contribute to a decline in population growth rate?
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?
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?
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