Mega cities Flashcards
1
Q
Mega city
A
Defined by population have at-least 10 million inhabitants
2
Q
Meta city
A
20 million
3
Q
World city
A
Defined by function are the command and control centre of the international economy.
4
Q
How has mega cities changed over time?
A
The distribution of the world’s mega cities has increased rapidly in the past 60 years and most are concentrated in the developing world. 1950= only two mega cities.
5
Q
What are some problems faced by mega cities?
A
Inadequate infrastructure and lack of employment= explosive population growth of mega cities over 4decades.
