Geography Flashcards
What is urbanisation?
The process by which more of a population comes to live in urban areas.
Define ‘million city’.
A city with a population of one million or more.
What is a megacity?
An urban area with a population of over ten million.
What characterizes a world city?
A city that is a major center for finance, culture, and politics on a global scale.
Define urban primacy.
A situation where a city is significantly larger than any other city in the country.
What is a knowledge economy?
An economy that is based on the production and management of knowledge and information.
What is international migration?
The movement of people across international borders for various reasons.
Define rural-urban migration.
The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
What does de-industrialisation refer to?
The decline of industrial activity in a region or economy.
