Urbanisation – Megacities, Challenges, Rio de Janeiro Case Study
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Urbanisation – Megacities, Challenges, Rio de Janeiro Case Study
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Urbanisation – Megacities, Challenges, Rio de Janeiro Case Study
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the space provided. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct option. For short answer questions, write your response in the lines provided. Mark true or false for the true/false questions.
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Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is defined as a megacity?
AA) A city with a population over 1 million
BB) A city with a population over 5 million
CC) A city with a population over 10 million
DD) A city with a population over 20 million
2.
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by megacities?
AA) Excessive green space
BB) Urban sprawl
CC) Overpopulation
DD) Decreased transportation options
3.
What is a common characteristic of informal settlements?
AA) They are well-planned communities
BB) They lack legal title to the land
CC) They have access to public utilities
DD) They are primarily located in rural areas
4.
Which of the following is NOT a factor driving rural-urban migration?
AA) Better job opportunities
BB) Natural disasters
CC) Improved healthcare
DD) Urban planning initiatives
5.
Rio de Janeiro is known for which type of informal settlement?
AA) Favelas
BB) Condominiums
CC) Gated communities
DD) Business districts
6.
Which of the following is a sustainable urban development strategy?
AA) Expanding highways
BB) Promoting public transportation
CC) Increasing suburban housing
DD) Reducing green spaces
7.
What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050?
AA) 50%
BB) 65%
CC) 75%
DD) 80%
8.
Which Brazilian city is the second-largest in the country and often compared to Rio de Janeiro?
AA) Salvador
BB) Brasília
CC) São Paulo
DD) Belo Horizonte
9.
Which of the following is a consequence of urban heat islands in megacities?
AA) Decreased temperatures
BB) Increased energy consumption
CC) Improved air quality
DD) Enhanced biodiversity
10.
What is the primary goal of sustainable urban development?
AA) To maximize economic growth
BB) To improve quality of life without harming the environment
CC) To reduce urban population
DD) To promote suburban living
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
All informal settlements are illegal.
2.
Sustainable urban development only focuses on environmental issues.
3.
Rio de Janeiro is a megacity.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Define urbanisation in your own words.
2.
What are some social issues that arise from informal settlements?
3.
Explain the impact of transportation on urban environments.
4.
What are two strategies that can promote sustainable urban development?
5.
How does rural-urban migration affect the economy of a megacity?
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