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What is one challenge associated with the emergence of megacities?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Section A: Urban issues and challenges

Question

A. Abundant natural resources
B. High levels of unemployment
C. Low population density
D. Increased agricultural land

Answer

High levels of unemployment

Explanation

Megacities often face challenges such as high levels of unemployment due to the rapid influx of people and insufficient job creation.

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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