Types of Urban Housing and Settlement Functions Quiz
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What is the main cause of urbanization?

  • Outer-city estates
  • Rural-urban migration (correct)
  • Industrial areas
  • Rural-urban fringe

Which factor is a common push factor from rural areas to urban areas?

  • More jobs
  • Poor housing quality (correct)
  • Agricultural products
  • Good schools/healthcare

What is a common pull factor from urban areas to rural areas?

  • Poor schools/healthcare resources
  • Lack of entertainment
  • Shortage of resources
  • Drought/famine (correct)

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a push factor from urban areas to rural areas?

<p>Better entertainment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attracts people to urban areas from rural areas based on the text?

<p>More jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is urban sprawl?

<p>The rapid urbanisation and spread of an urban area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some problems associated with urban growth in urban areas for the environment?

<p>Death of fish/other species and loss of habitats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do many rural areas seek and experience rapid urban growth?

<p>Because of better trading prospects and transport links (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do outer-city estates play in urban sprawl?

<p>They promote the spread of urban areas beyond city limits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does building in the rural-urban fringe contribute to urban growth?

<p>By providing suitable living areas for workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common impact of rapid urbanisation on food chains in urban areas?

<p>Pollution of rivers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of goods are typically sold in Low Order Goods (Convenience) stores?

<p>Goods that people buy every day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Outer-city estates usually located?

<p>On the fringes of cities with varied housing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Rural-Urban fringe?

<p>Mixture of housing, golf courses, businesses, parks, and airports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Industrial Areas usually have factories located close to the CBD?

<p>To be near transportation hubs for shipping goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of settlements in rural areas?

<p>Focusing on agriculture and low-order services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Urban Areas from Rural Areas in terms of functions?

<p>Urban Areas tend to have more functions than Rural Areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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