Which of these is not a reason why the rate of urban growth is larger in developing countries ?
Correct answer: A. living in closely connected settlements is a social feature common in developing countries
- A. living in closely connected settlements is a social feature common in developing countries
- B. fertility rates are generally higher in developing countries including among city dwellers
- C. greater job opportunities encourage large-scale internal migration from rural areas to cities
- D. reverse migration (from cities back to rural communities) can be harder in developing societies once a livelihood in a rural community is lost
Explanation
Higher fertility, urban employment opportunities, and the difficulty of returning after losing a rural livelihood help explain rapid urban growth in developing countries. Closely connected settlements are not, by themselves, an established explanation for the higher urban-growth rate.
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