Challenges Of An Urbanising World Flashcards
1
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What is urbanisation and why is it happening
A
Urbanisation refers to the rise in people living in urban areas, compared to rural areas. This happens because of push and pull factors
2
Q
Whats conurbation
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Conurbation is when cities gown so much that they merge together
3
Q
What is a primate city
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A primTe city is a country dominating its economic, financial and political systems
4
Q
Whats a world city
A
A world city is a city that has importance despite its size (london)
5
Q
3 factors which make the most powerful cities
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Strong economies, GDP per capita, trade/resources
6
Q
State two push factors
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Droughts and poverty
7
Q
State two pull factors
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Jobs, better healthcare and education
8
Q
How are cities arranged
A
Rural urban fringe, suburbs, inner cities, CBD
