Lesson 8 - Megacities and Urbanisation Flashcards by Lewis Scholes | Brainscape

Q

What % did the Earth’s urban population occupy for the first time in 2007-8?

A

50%

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What are the projections for Earth’s urban population by 2030?

A

5 billion people
60% of global population

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Q

What % of today’s urban population is aged 25 and under?

A

50%

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Q

What are the projections for Asia, Africa and Latin America’s urban populations by 2030?

A

Asia: 1.4 billion to 2.6 billion
Africa: 300 million to 750 million
Latin America: 400 million to 600 million

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Q

Name the 3 ways in which urban areas grow + % of growth occupied by each

A

Natural Increase 60%
Migration 30%
Reclassification of urban areas 10%

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