Changing places Flashcards
Pull factor definition
Factor that motivates people to migrate to a different country or region of residence
Push factor definition
Factor that motivates people to migrate away from their country or region of residence
Formula for population growth
Population growth =
(Births - Deaths) + (Immigration - Emigration)
OR
Natural Increase + Net Migration
Natural increase/decrease definition
Difference between number of births and deaths
Migration definition
Movement of people into or out of the city
Urban definition
Relating to city or town. Definition varies from country to country depending on population size and density.
Megacity definition
City with 10 million+ inhabitants
Spatial inequality definition
Unequal distribution of resources and services across different areas (e.g. healthcare, household income etc.)
Urbanisation definition
Increase in proportion of people living in towns and cities (urban areas)
Ecological footprint definition
Amount of productive land needed on avg. by each person in selected area for food, water, transport, housing, and waste management.
Urban sprawl definition
Spreading of urban areas into surrounding rural areas due to expanding population.
Sea change/Tree change
Movement of people from major cities to live near coast or forests to change their lifestyle.
