WAEC Biology 2010 Question 39

Question 39

Population Ecology

Rural-urban migration in developing countries can be prevented by

  1. A.increasing the number of years in school.
  2. B.putting up more factories in urban areas.
  3. C.having boarding schools in rural areas.
  4. D.even distribution of facilities in both regions.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (even distribution of facilities in both regions.)

Explanation

People move to towns for jobs and amenities; providing the same facilities in rural areas removes the reason to move.