How many people does a city need in order to qualify as a megacity?
10 million
100
True or false: Most of the Earth's population lives in rural areas.
False
100
Which coast of Australia is the most populated?
East
100
True or false: Cities generally offer more social advantages than rural areas because there is a lower concentration of people in a smaller area.
False
100
True or false: Australia's population is greater than 20 million.
True
200
What is the world's largest megacity?
Tokyo
200
A factor that causes people to leave a particular country is known as a ____ factor.
Push
200
Which state in Australia has the highest population?
New South Wales
200
The process of people arriving in a country from another is known as ____
Migration
200
Melbourne's current population is approximately:
4 million
300
Which is the closest megacity to Australia?
Jakarta
300
A factor that causes people to be attracted and migrate to another country is called a _____ factor.
Pull
300
Which Australian state or territory has the lowest population?
Northern Territory
300
The result of too many people trying to use the roads at the same time is known as...
Traffic congestion
300
The Great ____ ____ has a great impact on the climate along the east coast of Australia, which in turn influences where people choose to settle.
Dividing Range
400
Which continent has the most megacities?
Asia
400
The expansion of human populations away from central urban areas into low-density and usually car-dependent communities is known as _____
Suburbanisation
400
Which Australian state or territory has the highest population density?
Australian Capital Territory
400
Cities offer the best access to transport links, such as major highways, ports, railway lines and airports. These services are collectively known as...
Infrastructure
400
The process of taking existing areas no longer in use within a city’s boundaries and redeveloping them is known as...
Urban renewal
500
What is the biggest megacity (in terms of population) in Europe?
Moscow
500
What percentage of people lived in urban areas in 1800?
3%
500
Which Australian state has the third highest population?
Queensland
500
The process of encouraging population growth and job creation in areas outside the central business districts of major cities is known as...
Decentralisation
500
What is the largest city in Africa in terms of population?