Key Words Flashcards
Urbanisation
The increase in percentage of people living in towns or cities which cause them to grown
Mega city
A city with a population of over 10 million
Rural to urban migration
The movement of people from the country side to live in towns and cities
Suburbanisation
The outward spread of the built up area often at a lower density compared to the old parts of town
Counter urbanisation
The movement of people and employment from major cities to smaller settlements and rural areas located beyond the city
Re urbanisation
The movement of people back towards the city centres away from rural areas and suburbs
Site
The actual location of a settlement and its physical characteristics
Situation
The location of a place in relation to its surroundings
Plateau
A flat topped hill or mountain
Suburbs
More recent areas of housing built on private estates
Inner city
19th century high density housing