Moving to the city

Question 1

Define urbanisation

Answer 1

The increase in the proportion of people who live in urban environments.

Question 2

Name 2 causes of urbanisation

Answer 2

• High birth rates (natural increase)
• Migration into urban areas

Question 3

Give 4 reasons for why people move to the city

Answer 3

• Shortage of land, food, and opportunities
• Hope of jobs
• War and natural disasters
• Remittances to family in rural areas

Question 4

What are 3 push factors from the rural areas

Answer 4

• Mechanism of agriculture
• Lack of services (education and healthcare)
• Floods and droughts

Question 5

What are 2 pull factors to the urban areas

Answer 5

• Cities offer more services and employment opportunities
• Social mobility is more possible

Question 6

Give 4 things that affect death rates in cities

Answer 6

• Housing quality
• Water quality
• Sewage treatment and disposal
• Food supply is low due to less land