Question
Which of these has contributed to urbanization in western Africa?
A.
deforestation of rural areas
B.
increasing political freedom in urban areas
C.
decreasing crime in urban areas
D.
flooding of rural areas
A.
deforestation of rural areas
B.
increasing political freedom in urban areas
C.
decreasing crime in urban areas
D.
flooding of rural areas
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The factor that has contributed to urbanization in western Africa among the options provided is:
**D. flooding of rural areas.**
Flooding, along with other environmental challenges such as drought and changes in agricultural practices, has often forced people to migrate from rural areas to urban centers in search of better living conditions and economic opportunities. While other options may have some relevance, they do not specifically highlight common drivers of urbanization in the region as clearly as flooding does.
**D. flooding of rural areas.**
Flooding, along with other environmental challenges such as drought and changes in agricultural practices, has often forced people to migrate from rural areas to urban centers in search of better living conditions and economic opportunities. While other options may have some relevance, they do not specifically highlight common drivers of urbanization in the region as clearly as flooding does.