Human Settlements: Types, Distribution, and Factors - Geography Quiz

Question 1

What is the name of the area around a settlement that provides it with resources?

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Hinterland

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Urban area

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Rural area

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Suburb

Question 2

What is the term for a settlement that has grown rapidly and unplanned?

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Shanty town

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Suburb

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Village

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Hamlet

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sustainable settlement?

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Uses renewable energy sources

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Has a high population density

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Relies on car transportation

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Has a large industrial area

Question 4

What is a common feature of settlements located on an urban-rural fringe?

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Mixed land uses

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High population density

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Rapid population growth

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Lack of infrastructure

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a primary activity?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Retail

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Tourism

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to urbanisation?

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Increased birth rates

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Industrialisation

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Improved transportation

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Government policies

Question 7

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

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Urbanisation

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Migration

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Rural depopulation

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Suburbanisation

Question 8

What is the name of the model that explains the spatial distribution of settlements based on their size and function?

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Central Place Theory

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Von Thunen Model

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Gravity Model

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Berry-Garrison Model

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a physical factor that can influence the location of a settlement?

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History of the area

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Availability of water sources

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Elevation

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Soil conditions

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a factor that can affect where a settlement is built?

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Government rules

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The need for water

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The presence of natural resources

Question 11

What is a small, permanent community that serves a rural area?

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Village

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Town

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City

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Hamlet

Question 12

Which of these describes a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Houses are spread apart over a large area

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Houses are clustered together

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Houses are arranged in a straight line along a road

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Houses are grouped around a central square

Question 13

What is a settlement called when it grows around a main industry like mining?

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Industrial town

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Commercial town

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Residential town

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Resort town

Question 14

What is a push factor that can lead to people moving from rural to urban areas?

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Lack of job opportunities in rural areas

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Better education and healthcare in cities

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Desire for a more exciting lifestyle

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Natural disasters

Question 15

What is a large, densely populated urban area that is a center of economic, cultural, and political activity in a region?

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Metropolitan area

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Conurbation

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Megalopolis

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Megacity

Question 16

What is the process called when towns and cities merge and form a single, larger urban area?

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Conurbation

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Urbanization

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Amalgamation

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Expansion

Question 17

Which of the following is **not** a type of human settlement?

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Forest

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Urban

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Rural

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Village

Question 18

What term describes the expansion of a city into the surrounding countryside?

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Suburbanization

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Gentrification

Question 19

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

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Milton Keynes

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London

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Paris

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New York City

Question 20

What is the primary reason for settlements to be located near rivers?

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Access to water for drinking and irrigation

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Natural protection from enemies

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Convenient transportation routes

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Fertile soil for farming

Question 21

Which of the following best describes a dispersed settlement pattern?

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A village with houses spread out along a valley or coastline

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A large city with tall buildings and a dense population

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A small town with houses clustered close together

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A group of houses located on a single street

Question 22

What term is used to describe the number of settlements in a particular area?

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Settlement density

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Settlement distribution

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Population density

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Urban density

Question 23

What is the term for the process where settlements expand and grow over time?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Industrialization

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Migration

Question 24

Which statement describes a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Houses are located far apart from each other.

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Houses are clustered closely together.

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Buildings are evenly spaced apart.

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Farms are located near the center of the settlement.

Question 25

What is the primary reason for a settlement to be located near a river?

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Access to water for drinking and farming.

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Flat land for construction.

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Proximity to transportation routes.

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Abundance of natural resources.

Question 26

Which type of settlement is typically found in rural areas and consists of scattered farms?

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Hamlet

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Village

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Town

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City

Question 27

How does a community differ from a settlement?

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A community shares a common identity and purpose, while a settlement does not.

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A community always has a larger population than a settlement.

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A settlement is a temporary gathering of people, while a community is permanent.

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There is no distinction between a settlement and a community.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of urban settlement?

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Village

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Town

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City

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Metropolis

Question 29

Which of the following is a negative consequence of rapid urbanization?

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Overcrowding and pollution.

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Increased job opportunities.

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Improved transportation systems.

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Enhanced cultural diversity.

Question 30

What is the term for a group of settlements that have merged to form a larger urban area?

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Conurbation

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Megacity

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Metropolis

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Suburb

Question 31

How does a linear settlement differ from a nucleated settlement?

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Linear settlements are located along natural features, while nucleated settlements are located in central areas.

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Nucleated settlements are located along natural features, while linear settlements are located in central areas.

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Linear settlements have a dispersed pattern, while nucleated settlements have a clustered pattern.

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Nucleated settlements have a dispersed pattern, while linear settlements have a clustered pattern.

Question 32

What is the term for a large, densely populated settlement with many buildings?

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City

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Town

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 33

Which of the following is not a type of human settlement?

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Forest

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City

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Town

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Village

Question 34

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a rural settlement?

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Small population size

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High population density

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Wide range of services and amenities

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Close proximity to major cities

Question 35

What term refers to a settlement that is planned and built all at once?

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New town

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Suburb

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Hamlet

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Urban sprawl

Question 36

Which of the following is a negative impact of urbanization?

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Increased air pollution

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Improved healthcare facilities

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Increased employment opportunities

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Reduced congestion

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a settlement hierarchy?

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To connect different types of settlements

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To limit the growth of settlements

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To distribute resources equally among settlements

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To control the movement of people between settlements

Question 38

What is the process by which settlements grow and merge together into larger urban areas called?

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Conurbation

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Suburbanization

Question 39

Which factor does NOT influence the location of settlements?

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Government regulations

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Availability of water sources

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Accessibility to transportation routes

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Presence of natural resources

Question 40

Which type of settlement is characterized by a high population density and tall buildings?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 41

What is the term used to describe the distribution of settlements across a region?

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Settlement pattern

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Settlement density

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Settlement size

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Settlement hierarchy

Question 42

Which of the following examples represents a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Houses separated by open spaces or natural features

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Houses clustered around a central point

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Houses arranged in a line along a road

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A high-rise apartment building

Question 43

What is the primary reason why people choose to live in settlements?

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Access to essential resources and services

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Protection from threats and dangers

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Closeness to friends and family

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Enjoyment of urban amenities

Question 44

A settlement that is formed through the growth of smaller settlements is called a:

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Conurbation

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Town

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rural settlement?

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Low population density

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Dependence on industry

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High levels of pollution

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Large size

Question 46

The term used to describe the expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas is:

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Urban sprawl

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Counterurbanization

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Gentrification

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Suburbanization

Question 47

An example of a push factor for migration could be:

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War or conflict

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Availability of better education

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Job opportunities

Question 48

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is known as:

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Counterurbanization

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Ruralization

Question 49

A benefit of living in an urban area is:

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Access to a wider range of job opportunities

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Lower cost of living

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More space and greenery

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Less traffic and pollution

Question 50

A settlement designed and built with a specific purpose is called a:

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New town

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Town

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Hamlet

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Village

Question 51

A disadvantage of living in a rural area may include:

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Limited access to essential services

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More affordable housing

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Lower crime rates

Question 52

The movement of people across national borders is referred to as:

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International migration

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Urbanization

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Internal migration

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Ruralization