Patterns Of Urbanisation Flashcards
Define urban.
A built up area in which people live.
What is urbanisation?
The growth in the proportion of a country’s population living in urban areas.
What is the general pattern of urbanisation in the world?
The most urban areas are North America, Europe, and South America. This is because most countries in these continents are HICs and NEEs.
The least urban areas are Africa and South Asia. This is because most countries in these continents are LICs.
What is rural-to-urban migration?
When large numbers of people migrate from rural areas (such as farms) to urban areas (such as cities) in search of a better life.
What are push and pull factors?
Push factors are reasons for people to leave the countryside.
Pull factors are reasons for people to move to the city.
Name some push factors.
Not enough jobs in the countryside.
Natural disasters.
High crime rates.
Weather issues such as drought and flooding.
Poor healthcare.
Poverty.
Lack of political / religious freedom.
Poor housing.
Lack of safety.
Few opportunities.
Poor living conditions.
Name some pull factors.
Better job opportunities.
More attractive climate.
Better education.
More wealth.
Better security.
Higher wages.
Better housing.
Better living conditions.
Less risk from natural hazards.
Political stability.
What is a megacity?
A metropolitan area with a total population in excess of 10 million people.
Why do cities grow to become megacities?
Rural-to-urban migration increases population.
Better access to healthcare, technology, food, and sanitation leads to natural increase.
Coastal locations allow increased global trade.
Focused production in urban areas create a larger economy.
Agglomeration factors.
Colonial powers creating many urban areas.
