Urbanization Quiz Take this quiz to test your knowledge about Urbanization! Questions are related to the growth, definitions and other aspects related to Urbanization. delya90 published on April 27, 20230 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 What is the definition of Urbanization? A period of economic decline in cities. The process by which cities become a larger proportion of the total population. The process by which smaller towns become larger cities. A period of rapid economic growth in cities. 2/12 Which of these best describes the process of urban decline? The process by which cities become a larger proportion of the total population. A period of economic decline in cities. The process by which larger cities become smaller towns. A period of rapid economic growth in cities. 3/12 Which of these factors is a contributor to urban growth? Rising unemployment rates. An influx of people seeking better economic opportunities. A decrease in urban infrastructure. A decrease in the tax base. 4/12 What is the most common way to measure the extent of Urbanization? Urban Density Urban Population Urban-Rural Ratio Urban Renewal 5/12 Which of the following is an example of Urban Growth? Rising unemployment rates. The rise of megacities in the 21st century. A decrease in the tax base. A decrease in urban infrastructure. 6/12 What is the key feature of counter-urbanization? Urban population decreases. Urban population increases. Urban density increases. Urban-Rural Ratio decreases. 7/12 What is one of the Social and cultural effects of Urbanization? Decrease in crime rate. Increased opportunities for cultural exchange. Declining cost of living. Declining population in rural areas. 8/12 What is one of the Environmental effects of Urbanization? Decrease in environmental protection policies. Reducing levels of naturally occurring air pollution. Increase in air and water pollution. Decrease in number of green spaces. 9/12 What is one of the Economic causes of Urbanization? Urbanized countries have a higher cost of living. Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas. Urban areas are more prone to crime. Rising pollution levels in urban areas. 10/12 What is one of the impediments to Urbanization? Low levels of public services. Higher wages in urban areas. High levels of pollution. Greater access to education. 11/12 What is one of the effects of Urban Sprawl on the environment? Decrease in air pollution. Increase in biodiversity. Decrease in agricultural land. Increase in green spaces. 12/12 What is the process by which smaller cities merge to form larger cities known as? Urbanization Urban Decline Counter-urbanization Urban Agglomeration
