(71/100) Urbanization Challenges

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What is a significant expected change in urban populations by 2050?

Urban populations will decrease significantly.

68% of the world's population will live in urban areas.

Urban areas will remain unchanged.

Only major cities will see population growth.

What is one major consequence of rapid urbanization mentioned in the text?

Reduction of job opportunities.

Surge in informal settlements or slums.

Decrease in government spending.

Increase in rural populations.

Why do many housing policies fail to address urbanization challenges?

They are overly ambitious.

They often suffer from corruption or misallocation.

They lack public support.

They focus too much on urban agriculture.

What is one proposed solution for urban transportation issues?

Building more highways.

Improving public transport systems.

Ending all private transportation.

Limiting population growth.

What environmental issue is exacerbated by urbanization?

Increased agricultural production.

Encroachment of green spaces and loss of biodiversity.

Better waste management practices.

Rise in rural wildlife populations.

What do recent urban initiatives aim to promote?

Increased industrial zones.

Green roofs, urban forests, and parks.

Diminished public transportation.

Residential segregation.

Which social issue does rapid urbanization contribute to?

Greater social homogeneity.

Increased cultural clashes.

Elimination of discrimination.

Less diversity in the workforce.

What is essential for cities to tackle challenges related to urbanization?

Isolation from global trends.

Collaborative efforts from various sectors.

Complete reliance on international aid.

Strict immigration controls.

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