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Rural areas refer to sparsely populated regions characterized by open land, agriculture-based economies, and a slower pace of life compared to urban areas.

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What historical era saw mass movement of people from rural areas to urban centers due to technological advancements in agriculture and industry?
What historical period marked an era of rapid urbanization with many people moving from rural areas to cities?
What is the movement from rural areas to urban areas called?
What is a common effect of low population density in rural areas like the Midwest United States?
What is a typical consequence of uneven population distribution in rural areas?
How does the low population density in rural areas affect its economy?
What is a likely consequence of low population distribution in rural areas?
How might population decline adversely affect rural areas?
What term describes a situation where large urban areas exert more political power than rural areas, causing imbalance within a state?
In which country did large numbers of people migrate from rural areas to urban areas because of industrialization in the late18th and early19th centuries?
Which would be an unexpected consequence of population decline in China's rural areas?
What is a common effect on rural areas when young adults migrate to urban regions for employment?
Why do urban areas typically have higher population densities than rural areas?
How did the Second Agricultural Revolution impact rural areas?
How did advancements made during the Second Agricultural Revolution affect rural areas?
What would be a major reason behind farmers relocating from rural areas to cities?
How does feminization of agriculture impact rural areas?

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