Question

3.1 reading challenge: industrial revolution
how did the industrial revolution primarily affect urban areas?
○ a) decreased population
○ b) increased population due to job opportunities
○ c) led to more agricultural jobs
○ d) made cities less appealing

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, factories were established in urban areas. This created a large number of job opportunities. People, especially those from rural areas, moved to cities in search of work. As a result, the population of urban areas increased. Option A is incorrect because the population increased, not decreased. Option C is wrong as the Industrial Revolution was about industrial jobs, not more agricultural jobs. Option D is also incorrect since the job opportunities made cities more appealing in terms of employment prospects.

Answer:

B. Increased population due to job opportunities