Urbanization And Migration Quiz

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This quiz tests your knowledge of urbanization and international migration

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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 or near urban areas
5.

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
6.

Cities often spread out over the surrounding areas. The is called_________.
- A.
  
  Urban spread
- B.
  
  Urban growth
- C.
  
  Urban overflow
- D.
  
  Urban sprawl
7.

The movement of people from one country to another is called__________.
- A.
  
  Migration
- B.
  
  Rural to urban migration
- C.
  
  International migration
- D.
  
  Annual migration
8.

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
9.

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
10.

Most of the migrants who leave Caribbean territories go to:
- A.
  
  North America
- B.
  
  Asia
- C.
  
  Africa
- D.
  
  Other Caribbean territories
11.

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