#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of urbanization?
Decrease in population density
Increased rural-to-urban migration
Expansion of agricultural land
Decline in urban infrastructure
#2
What is an effect of rapid urbanization?
Decrease in pollution levels
Increase in demand for housing and infrastructure
Decline in economic opportunities
Reduction in traffic congestion
#3
What is the term for the migration of people from rural areas to cities?
Suburbanization
Urbanization
Ruralization
Metropolitanization
#4
Which of the following is a factor contributing to the growth of megacities?
Decrease in global population
Expansion of rural areas
Increased birth rates in rural areas
Rapid urbanization
#5
What is the term for the process of revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods through renovation and investment?
Urban decay
Suburbanization
Gentrification
Ruralization
#6
Which factor is NOT typically associated with sustainable urban development?
Efficient public transportation systems
Green spaces and parks
Heavy reliance on fossil fuels
Mixed-use development zoning
#7
What is an example of urban sprawl?
Renovation of existing infrastructure
High-density housing development
Spread of low-density residential areas into surrounding countryside
Redevelopment of brownfield sites
#8
What is an example of an informal settlement?
Gated community
Slum area
Condominium complex
Suburban neighborhood
#9
Which term describes the conversion of industrial sites for residential or commercial use?
Gentrification
Greenfield development
Brownfield redevelopment
Mixed-use zoning
#10
What is the primary purpose of land-use planning in urban development?
To maximize land profitability
To preserve natural habitats
To ensure efficient land use and development
To encourage suburbanization
#11
Which concept refers to the process of designing cities to promote walking, cycling, and public transportation?
Urban decay
Transit-oriented development
Gentrification
Urban renewal
#12
What is a characteristic of a 'smart city'?
Heavy reliance on traditional infrastructure
Limited use of digital technologies
Integration of information and communication technologies for efficient city management
Low investment in sustainable initiatives
#13
Which statement best describes the concept of 'gentrification'?
The migration of rural populations to urban centers
The process of renovating and upgrading urban areas, leading to increased property values and displacement of low-income residents
The expansion of suburban areas at the expense of urban cores
The development of environmentally sustainable cities
#14
What is the term for the planned expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural land?
Urban renewal
Gentrification
Urban sprawl
Suburbanization
#15
What is the term for the phenomenon where urban areas experience a decline in population and economic activity?
Urban renewal
Urban decay
Gentrification
Metropolitanization