Population and Settlement: Learn about People and Places

Question 1

What do we call a group of connected settlements that form a single urban area?

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Conurbation

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Metropolis

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Megalopolis

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Suburb

Question 2

Which country has the highest population density in the world?

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Vatican City

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China

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India

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Monaco

Question 3

Which characteristic is typically found in a rural settlement?

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Low population density

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High-rise buildings

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Busy roads and traffic

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Large shopping centers

Question 4

What is the main difference between a developed country and a developing country?

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Level of economic development

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Population size

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Geographic location

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Age of the country

Question 5

What term refers to a region with a high concentration of population and industry?

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Megalopolis

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Urban sprawl

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Suburb

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Exurb

Question 6

Which theory describes the idea that population growth follows a predictable pattern of stages?

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Demographic transition model

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Malthusian theory of population

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Urban-rural theory

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Push-pull theory

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a reason why people might leave their home country?

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Better hospitals

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War

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Not enough jobs

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Earthquakes

Question 8

What is a megacity?

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A city with a population of over 10 million people

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A city with a population of over 1 million people

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A city with a population of over 500,000 people

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A city with a population of over 100,000 people

Question 9

Which continent has the most people living on it?

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Asia

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Europe

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Africa

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Antarctica

Question 10

What is the term for a settlement that is built near a river?

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Riverine settlement

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Coastal settlement

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Inland settlement

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Hilltop settlement

Question 11

Which of these settlements is likely to be the most sustainable?

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A town with lots of parks and green spaces

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A city that uses lots of fossil fuels

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A village with limited public transport

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A city with very polluted air

Question 12

How do internal and international migration differ?

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Internal migration occurs within a country, while international migration involves crossing borders.

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Internal migration is not always driven by economic factors.

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Internal migrants may not always share the same language or culture as the people in their new location.

Question 13

Which type of settlement has many tall buildings and a lot of people living close together?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 14

What is the word for when people move from the countryside to live in cities?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Migration

Question 15

What is it called when a settlement uses resources wisely and protects the environment?

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Sustainable

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Polluted

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Overpopulated

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Modern

Question 16

Which continent has the biggest population?

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Asia

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Africa

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North America

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Europe

Question 17

What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

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London

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Edinburgh

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 18

Which major river flows through the United Kingdom?

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Thames

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Seine

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Rhine

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Volga

Question 19

Which stage is NOT part of the demographic transition model?

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Pre-agricultural

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Pre-industrial

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Industrial

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Post-industrial

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences where people choose to live?

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Fashion

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Climate

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Landforms

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Culture

Question 21

What is the term for a large, permanent settlement with a high population density?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Suburb

Question 22

What is the process by which people move from rural to urban areas called?

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Urbanisation

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 23

What is the name of the densely populated area around London that includes several towns and cities?

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Greater London

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The Midlands

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The South West

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The North West

Question 24

What is the term for a settlement that develops along a river or other waterway?

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Linear settlement

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Circular settlement

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Scattered settlement

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Planned settlement

Question 25

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

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Counterurbanisation

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Urbanisation

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Migration

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Immigration

Question 26

Which of these is a very large city called a megacity?

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Tokyo

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 27

What do we call the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Settlement

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Distribution

Question 28

What is a small village typically found in the UK called?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 29

Which of these countries has the most people living in each square kilometer?

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Monaco

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China

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India

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United States

Question 30

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

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Urbanisation

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Suburbanisation

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Migration

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Commuting

Question 31

What is the term for the average number of people living in a given area?

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Population density

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Urbanisation rate

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Migration rate

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Birth rate

Question 32

What is the term for a settlement that has grown on the edge of a larger city?

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Suburb

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences where people choose to live?

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Types of entertainment available

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Availability of water and food

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Climate and weather conditions

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Historical events and cultural traditions

Question 34

What is the term for a large, densely populated area with many tall buildings and a variety of businesses?

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City

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 35

Which of the following is a characteristic of a settlement in the countryside?

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Limited access to shops and services

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High population density

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Large factories and industries

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Skyscrapers and apartment buildings

Question 36

What is the name for the movement of people from the countryside to cities?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Exodus

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Immigration

Question 37

What is the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom and also its largest city?

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

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Glasgow

Question 38

What is the term for the area outside of a city where many people live and work?

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Suburb

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Rural area

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Industrial zone

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Residential area

Question 39

What is the main reason for the rapid growth of large cities in developing countries?

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Job opportunities and economic growth

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Earthquakes and floods

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Stable governments and peace

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New technology and inventions

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences where people choose to live?

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Eye color

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Climate

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Access to water

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Job opportunities

Question 41

Which type of settlement is typically found in a rural area with a small population?

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Village

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City

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Megacity

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Town

Question 42

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

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 43

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of overpopulation?

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Increased pollution

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Reduced crime rates

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Improved living standards

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Better education opportunities

Question 44

What is the difference between population density and distribution?

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Density measures how many people live in a given area, while distribution describes how people are spread out over an area.

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Density and distribution are two interchangeable terms.

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable settlement?

Accepted Answer

One that meets the needs of the people living there without harming the environment or using up resources that future generations will need.

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One that has a large population.