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501. Which one of the following is not one of the four migration trends identified by Castles and Miller (1993) ?
- A. acceleration
- B. diversification
- C. globalization
- D. regionalization
- E. feminization
Explanation: Castles and Miller identified acceleration, diversification, globalization and feminization as major migration trends. Regionalization is not included in this four-part list, although migration can of course have regional patterns.
Correct answer: regionalization502. Approximately what percentage of the global population currently lives outside their country of birth ?
- A. 3%
- B. 15%
- C. 25%
- D. 40%
Explanation: International migrants make up roughly 3% to 4% of the world's population, so 3% is the closest option. The larger figures describe a substantial minority of the population, not the actual global migration share.
Correct answer: 3%503. In the process of social change new traits appear through_____________?
- A. discovery
- B. invention
- C. diffusion
- D. All of the above
Explanation: New cultural traits can enter society through discovery, invention or diffusion from another society. Since all three are recognized mechanisms of cultural and social change, the combined option is correct.
Correct answer: All of the above504. The Green revolution resulted in 1970s in the establishment of____________?
- A. Light engineering industry
- B. Heavy industry
- C. Medium
- D. None of these
Explanation: In Pakistan, the Green Revolution increased demand for agricultural machinery, pumps and other inputs, helping light engineering industries develop. It did not primarily establish heavy industry.
Correct answer: Light engineering industry505. According to Sassan which of these is NOT a necessary trait of a global city ?
- A. they are centers of direction and policy-making for the global economy
- B. they are visited by large numbers of tourists from across the world
- C. they are the key locations for financial and specialized service firms
- D. they are markets for the exchange of the products of financial service
Explanation: For Sassen, global cities coordinate the world economy and concentrate finance, specialized services and markets for financial products. International tourism may occur in such cities, but it is not a necessary defining trait.
Correct answer: they are visited by large numbers of tourists from across the world506. Urban recycling is shorthand for______________?
- A. encouraging existing residents to move out of an area
- B. introducing local environmental strategies to an area
- C. the refurbishment or replacement of old buildings and land
- D. providing incentives for urban dwellers to use public transport
Explanation: Urban recycling means reusing urban space through the refurbishment or replacement of old buildings and land. It does not primarily refer to household recycling or public transport incentives.
Correct answer: the refurbishment or replacement of old buildings and land507. According to Castells Which of the following is a world city ?
- A. Frankfurt
- B. Madrid
- C. Buenos Aires
- D. Moscow
Explanation: Castells identifies Frankfurt as a significant world city within the global network of finance, business and information flows. The question follows the city classification used in his analysis of global urban networks.
Correct answer: Frankfurt508. The trend toward urbanization is most advanced in ?
- A. America
- B. England
- C. Japan
- D. None of these
Explanation: Japan is commonly cited in this comparison as having the most advanced urbanization, with a very high proportion of its population living in urban areas. England and the United States are also highly urbanized, making the wording dependent on the textbook comparison.
Correct answer: Japan509. Urbanization Causes many Social problems as___________?
- A. Inflation
- B. Poverty
- C. Unemployment
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Rapid urbanization can produce inflation through increased demand, poverty through unequal access to resources, and unemployment when jobs do not keep pace with migration. Therefore, all three are recognised urban social problems.
Correct answer: All of the above510. Urbanization is a ______ process ?
- A. Straight lined
- B. Cyclical
- C. Social
- D. None of these
Explanation: Urbanization is described as a cyclical process because urban growth can be followed by suburbanization, counter-urbanization and renewed urban concentration. It is not a simple straight-line movement from rural to urban living.
Correct answer: Cyclical