Urbanisation Trends

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What percentage of the global population is predicted to live in urban areas by 2050?

  • 60%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 80%

What is the main reason for rural areas having a lack of resources to sustain increasing populations?

  • Lack of job opportunities
  • Insufficient technological advancements
  • Insufficient infrastructure development (correct)
  • Natural disasters

What is a consequence of urbanisation on the environment?

  • Increased fertility rates
  • Deforestation and land degradation (correct)
  • Increased greenery
  • Decreased pollution

What is a characteristic of a metropolis?

<p>A very high population and many services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of living in urban areas?

<p>Higher crime rate and vandalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for the high rates of rural-to-urban migration in Indonesia?

<p>Many young people seeking employment in cities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a hamlet?

<p>A small population and few buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that influences the distribution of population in Australia?

<p>The coastal location of the capital cities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of urbanisation on the economy?

<p>Lower unemployment rates and more economic activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a conurbation?

<p>An extended urban area made of several towns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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