Question detail

Which region of the world is most likely to see the emergence of megacities?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Section A: Urban issues and challenges

Question

  1. A. North America
  2. B. Europe
  3. C. Africa
  4. D. Australia

Answer

Africa

Explanation

Africa is experiencing rapid urbanization, leading to the emergence of megacities, particularly in countries like Nigeria and Ethiopia.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Megacity Definition

Students often confuse megacities with large cities, failing to recognize that a megacity is specifically defined as a city with a population of over 10 million.

To fix this, students should memorize the specific definition of a megacity and practice identifying examples that meet this criterion.

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