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Urbanisation

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The increase in percentage of people living in towns or cities which cause them to grown

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Mega city

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A city with a population of over 10 million

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Rural to urban migration

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The movement of people from the country side to live in towns and cities

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Suburbanisation

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The outward spread of the built up area often at a lower density compared to the old parts of town

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Counter urbanisation

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The movement of people and employment from major cities to smaller settlements and rural areas located beyond the city

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Re urbanisation

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The movement of people back towards the city centres away from rural areas and suburbs

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Site

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The actual location of a settlement and its physical characteristics

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Situation

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The location of a place in relation to its surroundings

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Plateau

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A flat topped hill or mountain

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Suburbs

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More recent areas of housing built on private estates

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Inner city

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19th century high density housing

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