Which term refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas, often leading to the growth of cities?

A Suburbanization

B Gentrification

C Urbanization

D Decentralization

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Urbanization is the process by which populations shift from rural to urban areas, typically resulting in the growth of cities and towns.

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The correct answer to the question "Which term refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas, often leading to the growth of cities?" is Option C: Urbanization.

The other options — A) Suburbanization, B) Gentrification, D) Decentralization — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Urbanization is the process by which populations shift from rural to urban areas, typically resulting in the growth of cities and towns.

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Which term refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas, often leading to the growth of cities?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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