Population Flashcards
1
Q
Most populous cities?
A
Istanbul, Turkey (15,241,177) Cairo, Egypt (9,500,000) Tehran, Iran (9,134,000)
2
Q
Causes of urbanisation - push
A
Natural disasters. War and conflict. Mechanisation, drought, lack of employment
3
Q
Causes of urbanisation - pull
A
More jobs, better healthcare, increased qualify of life, following family members
4
Q
What is the Middle East the top producer of in the world?
A
Oil
5
Q
Which country in the middle east produces the most oil?
A
Saudi Arabia (12,000,000/day)
6
Q
What is sustainable development?
A
Sustainable development
can be defined as
development that meets
the needs of the present
without compromising the
ability of future
generations to meet their
own needs.