Test on Human Geography: Farming and Urbanization

Question 1: Commercial plantation is the predominant type of farming in France.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, the predominant type of farming in France is commercial pastoral, not commercial plantation.

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, which of the following statements accurately describes the number of workers in agriculture in More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs) and Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs)?

A. In LEDCs, about 5-10% of the economically active people work in agriculture.

B. In MEDCs, the number of workers in agriculture is typically lower, around 5-10%.

C. The overall percentage of economically active people working in agriculture globally is about 60-70%.

D. In MEDCs, the number of workers in agriculture is higher, approximately 60-70%.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'In MEDCs the number of workers in agriculture is lower, about 5-10%, in LEDCs the number of workers in agriculture is higher, about 60-70%.' Therefore, the statement indicating a lower percentage in MEDCs, around 5-10%, is correct. The overall percentage is stated as 37%.

Question 3: Rural to urban migration involves the movement of people from the countryside to towns and is considered a process of urbanization.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Rural to urban migration – involves the movement of people from the countryside to towns' as one of the processes contained within urbanisation.

Question 4: In 1950, more than half of the world's population lived in urban settlements.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: In 1950, about 1/3 of the population worldwide lived in urban settlements, while 2/3 lived in rural areas. Therefore, less than half lived in urban settlements.

Question 5: According to the study materials, which of the following statements accurately describes the employment structure in MEDCs and LEDCs?

A. In MEDCs, the tertiary sector is dominant, while in LEDCs, the primary sector is dominant.

B. Both MEDCs and LEDCs typically have the secondary sector as their dominant economic sector.

C. MEDCs, like Nepal, show a dominant primary sector, whereas LEDCs, like the USA, show a dominant tertiary sector.

D. The tertiary sector accounts for 81% of employment in LEDCs, as exemplified by Nepal.

Explanation: The study materials state that for the US (MEDC), the dominant sector of economy is tertiary with 45%, and for Nepal (LEDC), the dominant sector of economy is primary with 81%. Therefore, the first statement is accurate. The other options are either incorrect or misrepresent the data provided.