Why is urbanization increasing with globalization?
A. the international division of labor concentrates manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and Europe where wages are high
B. job opportunities in rural areas are pulling people from cities
C. commodity chains tend to be local, with all the jobs required for production happening in one city
D. job opportunities in cities are pulling people from rural areas
D. job opportunities in cities are pulling people from rural areas
Urban areas tend to offer more job opportunities, higher wages, better access to amenities and services, and a higher quality of life compared to rural areas. As globalization has led to increased economic development and industrialization in urban centers, more people are drawn to cities in search of better opportunities. This has resulted in a trend towards urbanization as more people migrate from rural areas to urban centers.