Starter quiz
- Which part of China has the highest population density?
- Western China
- Eastern China ✓
- Northern China
- Central China
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- Why is Western China less populated than Eastern China?
- It has mountains and deserts ✓
- It has too many cities
- It is too small
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- What is the most widely spoken language in China?
- Mandarin ✓
- English
- Portuguese
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- What is the main difference between rural and urban areas?
- Rural areas have more cars
- Urban areas have more nature
- Urban areas have more people and buildings; rural areas have more open space ✓
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- What is an example of an urban area?
- A small village
- A remote countryside
- A large city like New York, London or Shanghai ✓
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- Which of the following is a common feature of rural areas?
- Tall skyscrapers
- Farms and open spaces ✓
- Public transportation systems
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Exit quiz
- What is rural-to-urban migration?
- People moving from one country to another
- People moving from the countryside to cities ✓
- People moving from one city to another
- People moving back to rural areas
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- What is a major reason for rural-to-urban migration in China?
- Less pollution in cities
- More farmland in cities
- Better job opportunities in cities ✓
- Fewer schools in cities
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- What is one problem caused by rapid rural-to-urban migration in China?
- More available housing
- Less traffic
- Overcrowding ✓
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- A ______ factor is a reason attracting people to a new place, such as more jobs, better living conditions, better services.
- 'pull' ✓
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Key learning points
- Each year millions of people move from rural areas to cities in China.
- More than 64% of people in China live in urban areas and this proportion is increasing rapidly.
- There are different reasons why people migrate from rural to urban areas.
- The migration of people from rural to urban areas has benefits and brings challenges.
Common misconception
All migrants are forced to move.
Explain that there are different reasons which can lead to someone migrating. These might be related to work, education, family, better services, living environment or safety. Spend time discussing these in more detail.
Keywords
Migration - moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there
Push factor - a reason prompting people to leave the place they live, such as lack of jobs, hazards, conflict
Pull factor - a reason attracting people to a new place, such as more jobs, better living conditions, better services
Economy - the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Cultural diversity - the variety of cultural and ethnic groups within a society
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