WAEC Geography 2005 Question 50

Question 50

Population

One effects of rural-urban migration on the source region is

  1. A.rapid urbanization
  2. B.intensive pressure on land-use in rural areas
  3. C.rural depopulation
  4. D.urban depopulation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (rural depopulation)

Explanation

Villages lose people, especially young adults, when they move to towns.