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What factor contributed to the development of semi-permanent villages in early human history?
What factor contributed to the development of semi-permanent villages in early human history?
- Technological advancements in transportation
- Increased access to education
- Early agricultural techniques (correct)
- Rapid industrialization
What played a crucial role in drawing more people from rural areas to cities?
What played a crucial role in drawing more people from rural areas to cities?
- Lack of access to food in urban areas
- Decrease in population density in rural areas
- Rapid decline in urban infrastructure
- Development of trade and transportation technologies (correct)
What marked a significant turning point for cities, allowing for further expansion during human history?
What marked a significant turning point for cities, allowing for further expansion during human history?
- The Industrial Revolution (correct)
- The Middle Ages
- The Stone Age
- The Renaissance period
What challenges will future cities need to address as the global population grows?
What challenges will future cities need to address as the global population grows?
Which potential solution for future cities involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers?
Which potential solution for future cities involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers?
What characteristics are likely to define the future of cities according to the text?
What characteristics are likely to define the future of cities according to the text?
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- Over half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas, and this is expected to rise to 70% by mid-century.
- Early agricultural techniques allowed for the development of semi-permanent villages, which eventually led to permanent settlements and the rise of cities.
- The development of trade and transportation technologies further fueled the growth of cities, drawing more people from rural areas.
- Some ancient cities had population densities even higher than modern cities like Shanghai and Calcutta.
- The Industrial Revolution marked a significant turning point for cities, allowing for further expansion and the establishment of essential infrastructure.
- The future of cities will need to address the challenges of accommodating a growing global population while also ensuring access to food, sanitation, and education.
- Potential solutions for future cities include vertical farming, renewable energy sources, vertical residences, and self-sufficient, sustainable production.
- The future of cities will be diverse, adaptable, and reflective of an increasingly connected and globalized world.
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