Question 1

How many of the 11 fastest-growing megacities are location in proximity to ocean-facing deltas and/or islands?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   4
C)   7
D)   9 D

Question 2

In the description of the Dhaka poor, the average floor space in a poor urban household was:

Accepted Answer

A)   125 sq. ft.
B)   250 sq. ft.
C)   400 sq. ft.
D)   550 sq. ft. A

Question 3

The fastest-growing megacity in the world is located in:

Accepted Answer

A)   China
B)   Indonesia
C)   Pakistan
D)   the United States C

Question 4

Very large cities where high numbers of the world's population are migrating are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   megacities
B)   megatowns
C)   megadeltas
D)   metropolises

Question 5

According to the text, by 2050, what percentage of the world population will be urban?

Accepted Answer

A)   80
B)   50
C)   30
D)   75

Question 6

The new urban demographic is forecasted to be:

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A)   elderly
B)   middle-aged
C)   young
D)   wealthy

Question 7

How many key findings of the UN report titled State of the World Population 2007 are discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)   6
B)   3
C)   9
D)   5

Question 8

Sixty years ago, how many megacities existed?

Accepted Answer

A)   7
B)   2
C)   12
D)   49

Question 9

According to UN-HABITAT, how many new residents are cities in developing regions gaining per month?

Accepted Answer

A)   500,000
B)   5 million
C)   1 million
D)   10 million

Question 10

Karachi is located on the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Bay of Bengal
B)   Mediterranean Sea
C)   Red Sea
D)   Arabian Sea

Question 11

Austerity measures in many countries sparked worldwide protests and violence during which decade?

Accepted Answer

A)   2010s
B)   2000s
C)   1970s
D)   1990s

Question 12

Summarize the findings of the United Nations report, State of the World Population 2007.

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Question 13

According to the text, the city with the highest projected annual flood cost by 2050 is:

Accepted Answer

A)   New York
B)   Miami
C)   Mumbai
D)   Guangzhou

Question 14

The country with the highest number of fast-growing megacities is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Japan
B)   China
C)   India
D)   none of these

Question 15

Among the 10 cities with the highest projected annual flood costs by 2050, how many are located in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   2
C)   3
D)   5

Question 16

How many megacities currently exist?

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   22
C)   6
D)   33

Question 17

According to the text, megacity slums of the future may become centers for the spread of:

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A)   economic equality
B)   social organization
C)   political organization
D)   fundamental religions

Question 18

Explain the relationship between megacities, global warming, and skyrocketing crime.

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Question 19

According to Information Box 8.1, how many of the fastest-growing megacities are located in Western countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   2
C)   1
D)   4

Question 20

Discuss Davis's (2008) view of religion and violence in the megacity.

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Exam 8: The Future of Migration: A Planet of Megacities