Rural–Urban Migration (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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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%
When did rural-urban migration begin occurring in large numbers?
When did rural-urban migration begin occurring in large numbers?
During the Industrial Revolution
What are the two major consequences of rural-urban migration?
What are the two major consequences of rural-urban migration?
Urban sprawl and rural depopulation
In which direction does Ireland's rural-urban migration traditionally follow?
In which direction does Ireland's rural-urban migration traditionally follow?
West to east
By how much has agricultural employment in Ireland decreased since the 1960s?
By how much 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?
Young adults aged 18-30
Why has a surplus of unmarried older men developed in remote western Ireland?
Why has a surplus of unmarried older men developed in remote western Ireland?
Males stayed on farms; females migrated
Which Irish hospital is mentioned as an example of rural service closure?
Which Irish hospital is mentioned as an example of rural service closure?
Roscommon Hospital
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
Which region in Brazil is the main source of rural-urban migration?
Which region in Brazil is the main source of rural-urban migration?
Sertão region
What is the population of São Paulo megacity?
What is the population of São Paulo megacity?
23.3 million
When does the dry season typically occur in Brazil's Sertão region?
When does the dry season typically occur in Brazil's Sertão region?
July to February
What percentage of São Paulo's inhabitants live in favelas?
What percentage of São Paulo's inhabitants live in favelas?
Over 40%
What percentage of Brazil's population now lives in cities?
What percentage of Brazil's population now lives in cities?
Over 85%
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