Which of the Following Explains the Difference in Rates of Urbanisation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the difference in rates of urbanisation between core and labour-intensive poor economies?

• A)'New worlds' existed to siphon off the population growth of Europe.
• B)Core economies controlled growth through contraceptive use.
• C)An overwhelming number of Europeans died during the potato famine of 1846-1849.
• D)More opportunities for migrants existed in European cities.

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