Urbanization And Migration Quiz
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This quiz tests your knowledge of urbanization and international migration
- 1.
- 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
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