Deck 8: The Future of Migration: A Planet of Megacities

Question 1

Very large cities where high numbers of the world's population are migrating are known as:

A) megacities
B) megatowns
C) megadeltas
D) metropolises

Answer 1

megacities

Question 2

How many megacities currently exist?

A) 12
B) 22
C) 6
D) 33

Answer 2

22

Question 3

The fastest-growing megacity in the world is located in:

A) China
B) Indonesia
C) Pakistan
D) the United States

Answer 3

Pakistan

Question 4

The country with the highest number of fast-growing megacities is:

A) Japan
B) China
C) India
D) none of these

Question 5

According to the text, by 2050, what percentage of the world population will be urban?

A) 80
B) 50
C) 30
D) 75

Question 6

According to the text, the city with the highest projected annual flood cost by 2050 is:

A) New York
B) Miami
C) Mumbai
D) Guangzhou

Question 7

Among the 10 cities with the highest projected annual flood costs by 2050, how many are located in the United States?

A) 0
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5

Question 8

Walled communities are known to contribute to:

A) the erosion of social capital
B) decreased crime in surrounding neighborhoods
C) increased social cohesion
D) the utilization of non-privatized security

Question 9

The new urban demographic is forecasted to be:

A) elderly
B) middle-aged
C) young
D) wealthy

Question 10

According to the text, megacity slums of the future may become centers for the spread of:

A) economic equality
B) social organization
C) political organization
D) fundamental religions

Question 11

According to UN-HABITAT, how many new residents are cities in developing regions gaining per month?

A) 500,000
B) 5 million
C) 1 million
D) 10 million

Question 12

How many key findings of the UN report titled State of the World Population 2007 are discussed in the chapter?

A) 6
B) 3
C) 9
D) 5

Question 13

According to Walker (1989), when police go on strike, crime rates:

A) immediately decrease
B) remain stable
C) increase a teeny tiny bit
D) skyrocket

Question 14

Austerity measures in many countries sparked worldwide protests and violence during which decade?

A) 2010s
B) 2000s
C) 1970s
D) 1990s

Question 15

According to Information Box 8.1, how many of the fastest-growing megacities are located in Western countries?

A) 0
B) 2
C) 1
D) 4

Question 16

Sixty years ago, how many megacities existed?

A) 7
B) 2
C) 12
D) 49

Question 17

How many of the 11 fastest-growing megacities are location in proximity to ocean-facing deltas and/or islands?

A) 1
B) 4
C) 7
D) 9

Question 18

The gap between standard of living in rural areas and the perceived standard of living in urban areas is a key factor for urban growth that was described by:

A) Davis
B) Hossain
C) Homer-Dixon
D) none of the above

Question 19

In the description of the Dhaka poor, the average floor space in a poor urban household was:

A) 125 sq. ft.
B) 250 sq. ft.
C) 400 sq. ft.
D) 550 sq. ft.

Question 20

Karachi is located on the:

A) Bay of Bengal
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Arabian Sea

Question 21

Discuss the challenges that will be faced by the urban poor in the fastest-growing megacities with relation to global warming.

Question 22

Explain the term "modernity lag" and the reasons why it is a futile endeavor for those who seek to alleviate it.

Question 23

Summarize the findings of the United Nations report, State of the World Population 2007.

Question 24

Explain the relationship between megacities, global warming, and skyrocketing crime.

Question 25

Discuss Davis's (2008) view of religion and violence in the megacity.