3a.5 - Global Trends Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a megacity?
A
A city with over 10 million people
2
Q
What is urban primacy
A
When one city dominates, e.g. by size / influence
Vastly greater than 2nd largest city
3
Q
Which continent has the highest number of megacities?
A
Asia
4
Q
How many megacities are there in Africa
A
1 - Cairo
Lagos is close
5
Q
What’s the growth rate of megacities in emerging countries
A
Increased, but now slowing down
From 23 in 2011 to a projected 36 by 2025 worldwide
6
Q
What is the definition of urbanisation
A
Rapid growth of cities and migration to urban areas
7
Q
Why is China’s urban pattern slightly different?
A
It’s characterised by multiple city hubs, e.g. around the Pearl River Delta
