Question 1

Underemployment is a Western notion referring to:

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Underemployment refers to the situation where workers are working in jobs that are below their skill level, education, or experience. This is commonly seen in developing countries where there is a surplus of labor and many workers end up in low-paying, low-skilled jobs that do not make full use of their potential. In such cases, individuals are said to be underemployed.

Question 2

Across the region,the proportion of city dwellers living in slums is _____ percent.

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According to the United Nations, approximately one-third (33%) of city dwellers in the region live in slums.

Question 3

The largest number of child laborers in Asia reside in:

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Question 4

Today,companies try to break up their products into specialized disassemblies to reduce costs and production time.This is referred to as:

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Breaking up products into specialized disassemblies to reduce costs and production time refers to optimizing the supply chain. A supply chain encompasses all the processes involved in the production and distribution of a product, from raw materials sourcing to manufacturing to delivery to the end customer. By specializing and streamlining these processes, companies can achieve greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Question 5

Trans-border development regions involve:

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Trans-border development regions involve a combination of economic development zones, export processing zones, and adjacent political units. These regions exist across national borders and are intended to promote cross-border economic growth and development. Examples of these regions include the European Union, the ASEAN Economic Community, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Question 6

Urban primacy means that:

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Urban primacy refers to the situation where the largest city in a country has a population that is significantly larger than the next three largest cities. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not reflect the specific characteristics of urban primacy.

Question 7

More than half of Asia's largest cities are in:

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According to the United Nations, Asia's largest cities include Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, Mumbai, Beijing, and Kolkata among others. More than half of these cities are located in China and India, making option E the correct answer.

Question 8

Asian urbanization rates are second highest in the world after:

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Question 9

In economic development zones,most workers are:

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Question 10

Despite government programs,most shelter for the poor derives from:

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The informal sector, meaning non-governmental and non-corporate entities, is the most common source of shelter for the poor. This can include individual households, community organizations, and informal settlements. Private builders and corporations may provide some affordable housing options, but they are not the primary source of shelter for the poor. The formal sector, such as government-run programs or private developers catering to higher-income individuals, also may not adequately serve the needs of the poor.

Question 11

The shadow economy is also known as the _____ market.

Accepted Answer

The term "shadow economy" is often used interchangeably with "black market." Therefore, option E (Black) is the best choice.

Question 12

The World Health Organization considers that by 2020 _____ will be the third largest cause of death for the urban poor.

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Road traffic accidents are projected by the World Health Organization to become the third leading cause of death for the urban poor by 2020, due to increasing vehicle ownership and use in urban areas without sufficient improvements in road safety measures.

Question 13

Health differences are most extreme between:

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Studies have shown that health disparities are widest between the urban middle-class and the urban poor. This is because those who are economically disadvantaged have less access to healthcare, nutritious food, and safe living conditions. The urban poor also often face higher levels of pollution and environmental toxins. These factors can lead to increased rates of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The gap between the health status of the urban poor and the urban middle-class is often greater than the differences seen between rural and urban areas.

Question 14

The most populated city in Asia is:

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According to the United Nations, Tokyo is currently the most populated city in Asia with a population of approximately 37.4 million people in the metropolitan area. While other cities on the list such as Mumbai and Karachi have large populations, Tokyo outnumbers them by a considerable margin.

Question 15

When a child's labor is pledged to a moneylender it is called:

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Question 16

Cities grow by:

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Cities can grow through natural increase where there is a higher birth rate than death rate, through rural-urban migration where people move from rural areas to urban areas in search of better employment opportunities and a higher standard of living, and through the accretion of adjacent settlements where smaller settlements merge into larger ones due to physical expansion or administrative mergers.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a primate city at the national level?

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Shanghai, while a major global city and the largest in China, is not considered a primate city at the national level because Beijing serves as the political and cultural capital, and thus, shares significant national importance.

Question 18

Environmental refugees' migration flows are related to:

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Environmental refugees' migration flows are related to natural disasters, climatic factors (such as drought, floods, and hurricanes), and global warming-induced phenomena (such as rising sea levels and loss of arable land due to desertification). Therefore, option D (All of the above) is the correct answer.

Question 19

Despite increasing numbers of vehicles,city officials in _____ have managed to reduce air pollution by 20-50 percent.

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Question 20

The informal sector of an economy:

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The informal sector of an economy is characterized by a lack of formalized structure and is often made up of individuals or small businesses who operate outside of government regulation. It does not function at a large scale, is not characterized by permanent employment, and does not have set hours or weekly wages.

Quiz 4: Development, Urbanization, Migration, and Quality of Life