Characteristics of urban areas

Question 1

urban definition

Answer 1

the distinctive characteristics of towns and cities-their size and density, environments and ways of life

Question 2

Urbanisation process:5 processes

Answer 2

1. shift in economy-move from primary sector to manufacturing
2. shift in size and character-villages grow into towns and cities
3. spread of built up area-man made environment overrides natural environment
4. change in way of life- change in values and codes of social behaviour
5. change in population distribution-rural-to-urban migration