21 Questions
For most of human history, the majority of people have worked in ______ and so have lived in rural areas.
agriculture
The minority of people who lived in ______ areas of towns and cities relied on the much greater numbers of agricultural workers to provide food.
urban
Changes in ______ practices meant fewer people were needed to keep the supply of food available.
agricultural
As more countries around the world have become industrialised, so an increasing proportion of the world's population is living in ______.
cities
This process of increased ______ living is called urbanisation.
urban
Around the world, people feel attracted to the benefits of ______ areas.
urban
Many people also feel pushed from the rural areas because there is little ______ and few prospects for improvement.
work
______ does create some problems.
Urbanisation
Most people do not live very near their place of ______ and so they have to travel.
work
Investigation Carry out some research to find out where in the world people are ______ through lack of food.
undernourished
Match the terms with their definitions:
Urbanisation = Process of people moving from rural to urban areas Industrialised = Countries with developed industries Agriculture = Farming and related activities Rural = Countryside areas
Match the urbanisation effects with their descriptions:
Increased amenities = Availability of parks and entertainment venues Longer commutes = Travelling to work from a distant home Better facilities = Access to water, sanitation, and electricity Job scarcity = Limited work opportunities in rural areas
Match the historical changes with their impacts:
Changes in agricultural practices = Fewer people needed in agriculture Industrialisation = Shift of population from rural to urban areas Urbanisation = Increased population in cities Migration = Movement of people from rural to urban areas
Match the rural-urban differences with their characteristics:
Rural areas = Limited job opportunities and few amenities Urban areas = Better facilities and greater range of services Agriculture = Farming activities that support urban populations Industrialisation = Development of industries in urban areas
Match the factors influencing urbanisation with their effects:
Pull factors = Attraction to urban areas for better services Push factors = Leaving rural areas due to limited opportunities Industrialisation = Creation of job opportunities in urban areas Urban amenities = Availability of parks and entertainment venues
Match the population changes with their causes:
Rural-urban migration = Limited job opportunities in rural areas Urban growth = Industrialisation and job creation Decline of agriculture = Increased efficiency in farming practices Population shift = Changes in agricultural practices
Match the urbanisation outcomes with their descriptions:
Increased urban population = Growing number of people in cities Reduced rural population = Decrease in rural area inhabitants Changes in workforce = Shift from agriculture to industrial jobs Urban sprawl = Expansion of cities into surrounding areas
Match the causes of urbanisation with their effects:
Industrialisation = Creation of job opportunities in urban areas Changes in agricultural practices = Fewer people needed in agriculture Job scarcity in rural areas = Migration to urban areas for work Better services in urban areas = Attraction to cities for amenities
Match the effects of urbanisation with their descriptions:
Environmental degradation = Negative impact on urban environments Social change = Shifts in population demographics and lifestyles Economic growth = Increased economic activity in urban areas Infrastructure development = Growth of urban infrastructure and services
Match the urbanisation stages with their characteristics:
Initial urbanisation = Rural-urban migration due to job scarcity Urban growth = Increase in urban population and economic activity Urban maturity = Stable urban population and economy Urban decline = Decrease in urban population and economic activity
Match the urbanisation factors with their influences:
Economic factors = Job opportunities and economic growth Social factors = Desire for better services and amenities Environmental factors = Natural resources and climate considerations Technological factors = Impact of technology on urbanisation
Study Notes
Urbanisation
- The majority of people have worked in agriculture and lived in rural areas throughout human history.
- Changes in agricultural practices in the 18th and 19th centuries led to fewer people being needed to maintain food supply, causing people to move to towns and cities.
- Urbanisation is the process of increased urban living, with more people moving to cities as countries become industrialised.
- Benefits of urban areas include a greater range of services, better facilities, and more amenities.
- Problems of urbanisation include:
- Traffic congestion and blocked roads
- Emissions from vehicles affecting air quality
- Pressure on services due to increased population
- Increased demand for drinking water and waste management
- Rising housing prices, making it difficult for certain groups to afford living in urban areas
- Decline of rural communities and local businesses
Climate Change
- Climate change refers to long-term changes to global or regional climate, including changes in temperature, rainfall, and other weather patterns.
- Greenhouse gases, such as those produced by human activities, trap heat from the Sun and contribute to global warming.
- Human activities that increase greenhouse gases include:
- Deforestation
- Burning fossil fuels
- Sending waste to landfill
- Agriculture
- Climate change is referred to as a 'crisis' due to its side effects, including:
- Rising sea levels affecting coastal areas
- Extreme weather causing flooding and droughts
- Long periods of drought leading to forest fires
- Melting of snow-covered areas like the Arctic, impacting wildlife
- Increased demand for water due to hotter weather
This quiz explores the challenges that arise when a large number of people move to urban areas, including traffic congestion, air pollution, and strain on services. It discusses the impact of increasing population on resources such as water and waste management, and the effect on housing prices.
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