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Urbanization FRQ

Urbanization is associated with economic development. On average, living standards are higher in urban areas than in rural areas. However, there are many differences among the world’s cities.

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Question 1

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Using numerical data to support your answer, identify the least urbanized country in the table shown

Question 2

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Using the data shown in the table, explain ONE difference in urbanization patterns between Australia and Bangladesh.

Question 3

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Describe ONE common characteristic of the built environment of squatter settlements in developing countries.

Question 4

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Explain ONE positive health effect likely to result from improved access to electricity in urban areas.

Question 5

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Explain ONE reason why individuals in less developed countries are likely to move to cities, contributing to the global trend of rural to urban migration.

Question 6

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Explain ONE likely effect of rural to urban migration on the economy of a developing country.

Human Geography

9th grade

Advanced Placement

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Rubric

· Correct answers must be written in complete sentences.
· Correct answers must identify Afghanistan as the least urbanized country with 25% urbanized.
· Correct answers must explain one difference in urbanization patterns between Australia and Bangladesh, corresponding to any one of the provided acceptable explanations (B1 to B5).
· Correct answers must describe one common characteristic of the built environment of squatter settlements in developing countries, corresponding to any one of the provided acceptable descriptions (C1 to C10).
· Correct answers must explain one positive health effect likely to result from improved access to electricity in urban areas, corresponding to any one of the provided acceptable effects (D1 to D9).
· Correct answers must explain one reason why individuals in less developed countries are likely to move to cities, corresponding to any one of the provided acceptable reasons (E1 to E8).
· Correct answers must explain one likely effect of rural to urban migration on the economy of a developing country, corresponding to any one of the provided acceptable effects (F1 to F6).

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