Rural - Urban Migration (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin, sparking rural-urban migration?
In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin, sparking rural-urban migration?
18th century
What percentage of the world's population currently lives in urban areas?
What percentage of the world's population currently lives in urban areas?
55%
What is the traditional direction of rural-urban migration in Ireland?
What is the traditional direction of rural-urban migration in Ireland?
West to east
By what percentage has agricultural employment in Ireland decreased since the 1960s?
By what percentage has agricultural employment in Ireland decreased since the 1960s?
75%
Which age group is primarily affected by rural-urban migration in Ireland?
Which age group is primarily affected by rural-urban migration in Ireland?
18-30 years
What gender imbalance has developed in remote western areas of Ireland?
What gender imbalance has developed in remote western areas of Ireland?
Surplus of unmarried older men
What is the average traffic speed in non-bypassed areas of Dublin city?
What is the average traffic speed in non-bypassed areas of Dublin city?
8 km/h
From which region do most Brazilian rural-urban migrants come?
From which region do most Brazilian rural-urban migrants come?
Sertão region in northeast
What is the population of São Paulo, Brazil's megacity?
What is the population of São Paulo, Brazil's megacity?
23.3 million
During which months does the dry season typically last in Brazil's Sertão region?
During which months does the dry season typically last in Brazil's Sertão region?
July to February
What cash crops do large fazendas in the Sertão focus on growing?
What cash crops do large fazendas in the Sertão focus on growing?
Cocoa and cotton
What percentage of São Paulo's inhabitants live in favelas?
What percentage of São Paulo's inhabitants live in favelas?
Over 40%
In site and service schemes, what do authorities provide to migrants?
In site and service schemes, what do authorities provide to migrants?
Plot & basic structure with services