GCSE Geography Edexcel Route B - Paper 1 Section C - Challenges of an urbanising world Flashcards
Define “Urbanisation”
A process where an increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities resulting in their growth
Define “rural”
A place where people live on farms and in small villages.
Define “urban”
A built up area, such as a town or city.
Define “CBD”
The centre of a city where shops + offices are located
Define “counter urbanisation”
Migration away from a city due to an urban problem (e.g. crime, traffic congestion)
Define “de-industrialisation”
a city with a declining economy with high levels of un-employment
Define “formal employment”
Work agreed in a contract, with regular, taxed income and safe working conditions
Define “informal employment”
Work with a small, untaxed wage, usually unsafe working conditions
Define “international migration”
The movement of people between countries, for work or long term residence.
Define “megacity”
A city with a population of 10 million + people
Define “net migration”
The total number of people entering minus the the number of people leaving the country
Define “Population density”
The amount of people per square area of land.
Define “pull factor”
Reasons why a person may be attracted towards living in a city
Define “push factor”
Reasons why a person my feel they need to move away from a rural area
Define “regeneration”
A city tires to change its appearance or reputation through new building constructions
