Effects Of Urbanisation Flashcards
What are the effects of urbanisation?
Traffic congestion, urban sprawl, crime, pollution, strain on resources and housing
What leads to traffic congestion?
Th movement of people within an urban area on a daily basis
Who are commuters?
People that travel to and from work by a means of transport
What is rush hour?
The movement of people at the same time each day
When is rush hour?
8/9 a.m. to 4/5 p.m.
What causes traffic congestion?
Underdeveloped public transport services and transport infrastructure
What is urban sprawl?
The rapid spread of housing from the city outwards
What does urban sprawl do?
Puts pressure on services
What is a satellite town?
A town close to a major urban centre but not part of it
What is urban decay?
Abandoned buildings occupied by people like squatters
What is another word for air pollution?
Smog
What is a shanty town?
A sometimes illegal settlement of poor people living in houses made from scrap materials
