The Sociology of Urbanization

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Urban ecology studies the relationship between:

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

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