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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?

A very high population and many services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of living in urban areas?

Higher crime rate and vandalism (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a characteristic of a hamlet?

A small population and few buildings (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The coastal location of the capital cities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of urbanisation on the economy?

Lower unemployment rates and more economic activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a conurbation?

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