13.2 Factors affecting rate of urbanisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Rural-Urban migration?
A
➢ The movement of people from the countryside into towns and cities
2
Q
What is a Natural increase?
A
➢ Where the birth rate is higher than the death rate
3
Q
When does natural increase usually happen?
A
➢ When there is a large population of young adults between 18-35
4
Q
What are the 3 main push factors?
A
➢ Farming is hard
➢ Poor education
➢ Poor healthcare
5
Q
What are the 3 main pull factors?
A
➢ Well paid jobs
➢ Higher standard of living
➢ Public transportation is better
6
Q
What are megacities?
A
➢ Cities with a population of over 10 million people
7
Q
Why are expected megacities usually going to form in Eastern Asia?
A
➢ Due to high levels of urban-rural migration
