The Sociology of Urbanization

1. What term refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

A) Urbanization
B) Counterurbanization
C) Industrialization
D) Suburbanization

2. Which sociologist is known for the Chicago School of Sociology?

A) Robert E. Park
B) Emile Durkheim
C) Max Weber
D) Tönnies

3. What is an informal settlement often found in urban areas called?

A) Exurb
B) Suburb
C) Slum
D) Ghetto

4. Which of the following is a common urban issue?

A) Desertification
B) Rural depopulation
C) Farming subsidies
D) Traffic congestion

5. Which model describes how cities are laid out in concentric circles?

A) Multiple Nuclei Model
B) Sector Model
C) Burgess Model
D) Hoyt Model

6. What is a significant challenge faced by rapidly urbanizing cities?

A) Decreased job opportunities
B) Rural land conservation
C) Increased agricultural output
D) Infrastructure strain

7. Which theorist proposed the idea of 'social space'?

A) Robert Park
B) Henri Lefebvre
C) David Harvey
D) Ernest W. Burgess

8. Which of the following describes a social phenomenon often occurring in urban settings?

A) Economic equality
B) Social stratification
C) Homogeneous population
D) Rural isolation

9. Urban ecology studies the relationship between:

A) Rural communities and natural resources
B) Global economies and rural development
C) Historic cities and culture
D) People and their urban environments

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