Question

Which sentence describes how the migration of farmers from rural to urban areas affected Europe? A. Many villages were abandoned, leading to lower food production. B. The number and population of cities increased rapidly. C. Most farmers in rural areas prospered because more land was available. D. Governments began to regulate industries to ensure the welfare of workers.

Answer 1

B. The number and population of cities increased rapidly.

In low- and middle-income nations, urbanization is overwhelmingly the result of people moving in response to better economic opportunities in urban areas, or to the lack of prospects in their home farms or villages.