2.1.1 Urbanisation

• Urbanisation refers to the increase in the proportion of people living in urban
• Sustainable urban planning is necessary to mitigate the negative impacts of urbanisation.


  True
• What are the two main types of factors driving urbanization?

  Push and pull factors
• Urbanization is primarily driven by social and cultural factors.

  False
• Urbanisation represents a significant shift from rural to urban settings.


  True
• Urbanisation leads to higher levels of air pollution.

  True
• Match the implications of urbanisation with their descriptions:

  Increased population density ↔️ More residents in urban areas

  Economic growth ↔️ Urban activities drive economy

  Environmental impacts ↔️ Pollution and resource consumption
• The primary drivers of urbanization are economic factors
• What is one major environmental impact of urbanization?

  Increased pollution
• Sustainable urban planning is essential to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of urbanization.


  True
• Addressing the challenges of urbanization requires investment in sustainable development.


  True
• Arrange the following environmental impacts of urbanization in order of severity:

  1️⃣ Urban heat island effect

  2️⃣ Strain on resources

  3️⃣ Loss of green spaces

  4️⃣ Increased pollution
• Urbanization often leads to widening income gaps
• Green infrastructure aims to reduce environmental impact
• The primary drivers of urbanisation are economic factors
• Dense urban development and lack of vegetation contribute to the urban heat island effect
• Economic factors, such as job opportunities, are the primary drivers of rural-to-urban migration
• Match the push factors with their descriptions:

  Lack of economic opportunities ↔️ Limited job prospects in rural areas

  Poverty and low living standards ↔️ Poor quality of life in the countryside

  Natural disasters ↔️ Environmental degradation in rural regions
• The expansion of cities often leads to the loss of green spaces
• What is one major challenge related to housing in urban areas?

  Shortage of affordable housing
• Match the sustainable urban development strategies with their descriptions:

  Urban Planning ↔️ Integrated management of land use and infrastructure

  Green Infrastructure ↔️ Incorporation of green spaces and renewable energy

  Public Transportation ↔️ Investment in efficient transit systems
• Sustainable urban development strategies create cities that are more equitable and resilient.

  True
• What is one goal of investing in public transportation in urban areas?

  Reduce reliance on private vehicles