Urbanization MCQ Quiz Questions And Answers
(549).jpg "Urbanization MCQ Quiz Questions And Answers - Quiz")
What do you understand about the term urbanization? This MCQ quiz will test your knowledge of urbanization and international migration. You must have read about these two terms in your social science book. Urbanization has become a trend nowadays. So, it's time to check how sharp your memory is when it comes to remembering urbanization and its related terminologies. The below quiz starts by asking its definition and gets harder after each question. So, let's get started then. Best of luck to you in advance.
- 1.Urbanization is best defined as:
- A.
People moving from rural areas to urban areas
- B.
The growth in the population of urban areas as a result of several factors
- C.
The increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas
- D.
People moving from urban areas to rural areas
- 2.Throughout most of history:
- A.
Half the world's population lived in urban areas
- B.
Most of the world's population lived in urban areas
- C.
51% of the world's population lived in urban areas
- D.
Most of the world's population lived in rural areas
- 3.All of the following are reasons for urbanization EXCEPT:
- A.
Rent is more affordable in urban areas
- B.
Urban areas have better healthcare and educational facilities
- C.
There are more jobs available in urban areas
- D.
There are more opportunities for entertainment in urban areas
- 4.Which of the following statements about urban areas is NOT true?
- A.
There is traffic congestion
- B.
Public utilities are not readily available
- C.
There are higher crime rates
- D.
Slums often develop in and around urban areas
- 5.Cities often spread out over the surrounding areas. The is called_________.
- A.
Urban spread
- B.
Urban growth
- C.
Urban overflow
- D.
Urban sprawl
- 6.The movement of people from one country to another is called__________.
- A.
Migration
- B.
Rural to urban migration
- C.
International migration
- D.
Annual migration
- 7.A person moves to another country to study for a few years and then returns home. This is an example of:
- A.
Short term migration
- B.
Long term migration
- C.
Rural to urban migration
- D.
Annual migration
- 8.For most Caribbean territories:
- A.
The number of immigrants is greater than the number of emigrants
- B.
The number of immigrants is roughly equal to the number of emigrants
- C.
The number of immigrants is much less than the number of emigrants
- D.
The number of emigrants is insignificant
- 9.Most of the migrants who leave Caribbean territories go to:
- A.
North America
- B.
Asia
- C.
Africa
- D.
Other Caribbean territories
- 10.Which of the following is NOT an effect of migration on Jamaica?
- A.
It has caused a reduction in the birth rate
- B.
Emigration has led to further emigration
- C.
It has helped to speed up population growth
- D.
Jamaicans living overseas often send money back