Chapter 3 - Challenges Of An Urbanising World Flashcards
what is the standard population trends in a developed nation
urban pop gradually increases whereas rural gradually decreases
what is the standard population trend in developing areas
urban areas rapidly increase as rural areas begin to slowly decrease
what makes a city classify as a megacity
it has a minimum of 10 million inhabitants
what is hinterland
the region surrounding a city
why do cities grow
- Internal/ rural - urban migration
- international migration
- natural increase
why does internal migration from rural to urban areas occur
cities often provide more opportunities
what is urbanisation
The movement of people from rural areas to the city
what is suburbanisation
People moving from inner city areas to the suburbs
what is counter urbanisation
when, in developed nations, people move from the city to rural areas
what is regeneration
investment in urban run down areas
Why are cities often located where they are
In areas of easy access such as nearby rivers
What are the areas of a city
CBD Expensive housing Cheaper housing Modern factories Squatter settlements
Name three challenges of megacities
Water supply Waste removal Housing Employment Opportunities
