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UI Post-UTME Geography 2025 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Settlement

Which statements explain urbanization in developing countries?
i. Rural −Urban migration
ii. Industrial growth
iii. Availability of services
iv. Decline in birth rate

  1. A.i, ii, iii & iv
  2. B.ii & iv only
  3. C.i only
  4. D.i, ii & iii
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (i, ii & iii)

Explanation

Towns grow as people move from rural areas for jobs in industry and for services; a falling birth rate does not cause urbanisation.