3.1 - Rates Of Urbanisation Flashcards
Do developed or developing/emerging countries have a higher rate of urbanisation?
Developing/Emerging because young people move to urban areas for work.
What does a city need to have in order to be classed as a mega city?
It must have a population of over 10 million people
How is the number of mega cities predicted to change between 2014 and 2030?
It is predicted that from 28 mega cities there will be 41 in the world by 2030
What would be urban primacy?
When a city dominates the country it is in (e.g. London)
Where are most mega cities found currently?
Most mega cities are in Asia
Where is it predicted that there will be more mega cities?
It is predicted that there will be 23 mega cities in Asia alone
Why are more people aged between 20-30 moving to urban areas in developing and emerging countries?
There are more and higher paying jobs in cities
Why are older people 65+ moving away from cities in developed countries?
They are searching a better life style in rural areas as they don’t work or can work from home due to more technological jobs
Which continents had the highest rates and levels of urbanisation before 1980?
Developed continents such as Europe and North America
What are the only two alpha ++ cities?
New York and London
Where are most of alpha + cities found?
Most alpha + cities are in East Asia
What is urbanisation?
Urbanisation is where people move into a city looking for better jobs and better services (school & healthcare)
