Urban and Rural Geography

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What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Migration

  4. Depopulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urbanization is the process by which people move from rural areas to urban areas.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of urban areas?

  1. High population density

  2. Large number of jobs

  3. Access to public transportation

  4. Low crime rates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban areas typically have higher crime rates than rural areas.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from urban areas to rural areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Migration

  4. Depopulation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ruralization is the process by which people move from urban areas to rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of rural areas?

  1. Low population density

  2. Few jobs

  3. Lack of access to public transportation

  4. High crime rates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rural areas typically have lower crime rates than urban areas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which urban and rural areas become more similar?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Convergence

  4. Divergence


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Convergence is the process by which urban and rural areas become more similar.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to urbanization?

  1. Economic opportunities

  2. Access to education and healthcare

  3. Cultural amenities

  4. Environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental degradation is not a factor that contributes to urbanization.

What is the term used to describe the process by which rural areas become more urban?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Convergence

  4. Divergence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become more urban.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to ruralization?

  1. Lack of economic opportunities

  2. Lack of access to education and healthcare

  3. Lack of cultural amenities

  4. Environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental degradation is not a factor that contributes to ruralization.

What is the term used to describe the process by which urban and rural areas become more different?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Convergence

  4. Divergence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Divergence is the process by which urban and rural areas become more different.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urbanization?

  1. Increased pollution

  2. Increased traffic congestion

  3. Increased crime rates

  4. Increased access to public transportation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased access to public transportation is not a consequence of urbanization.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people move from one urban area to another?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Migration

  4. Depopulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration is the process by which people move from one urban area to another.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of ruralization?

  1. Decreased population density

  2. Decreased number of jobs

  3. Decreased access to public transportation

  4. Decreased crime rates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Decreased crime rates is not a consequence of ruralization.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people move from one rural area to another?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Migration

  4. Depopulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration is the process by which people move from one rural area to another.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of convergence?

  1. Increased similarity between urban and rural areas

  2. Decreased population density in urban areas

  3. Increased number of jobs in rural areas

  4. Increased access to public transportation in rural areas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Decreased population density in urban areas is not a consequence of convergence.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people move from one urban or rural area to another?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Migration

  4. Depopulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration is the process by which people move from one urban or rural area to another.

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