Cities Flashcards
1
Q
How many people have to be in a megacity for it to be considered a megacity?
A
10 million
2
Q
How many people have to be in a megacity for it to be considered a metacity?
A
20 million
3
Q
What is internal growth?
A
Most people who move to urban areas are in child bearing age so there are many babies born inside cities. As death rate is lower than birth rate.
4
Q
Two reasons why cities are getting more populated.
A
Rural to urban migration.
Internal growth.
5
Q
What is sustainabilty?
A
The needs of the current generation being forfilled without comprimising the future generations.
6
Q
Where is Dharavi?
A
A slum in India, near Mumbai.
7
Q
What are the bikes in London called?
A
Boris bikes
8
Q
What % of London is green space?
A
40%
