1.7 Urbanisation DEFINITIONS

Question 1

Urbanisation

Answer 1

The process by which the proportion of a population living in or around towns and cities increases through migration and natural increase

Question 2

Mega city

Answer 2

A city with over 10 million inhabitants

Question 3

Give ways to reduce negative impacts of urbanisation

Answer 3

• create more jobs in rural areas so that people do not need to leave the area
• legalise squatter settlements and give residents security
• provide more running water and sanitation both in rural and urban areas
• provide loans and subsidies for people to improve their homes