Topic 3 - 3.1 Flashcards
What is a megacity, how many were there in 2014 and how many will there be in 2030.
A megacity is a city with a population of over 10million. In 2014 there were 28 and in 2040 there will be 41
What continents in 1950 had the highest and lowest levels of urbanisation, and what continent had the highest growth between 1950 and 1980?
In 1950 N.America had the highest levels of urbanisation, Africa had the lowest and Latin America had the highest growth level between 1950 and 1980
What is the definition of urbanisation?
Urbanisation is the growth in the proportion of a country’s population living in urban areas.
In 2014 what continent had the most megacities, and in 2030 what continent will have the most megacties?
In 2014 Asia had the most megacities, and by 2030 it will have the most megacities. It also has the fastest growth rate of any continent
What are world/primary cities, and name some
World/primary cities are megacities that play a disproportionate role in the world compared to their size. Examples include London, Paris and New York
Name the 4 major influences that Primary cities have
- They control investment
- They influence air traffic
- They are important in business decision making
- They are important in Government decisions
Why do cities in developed countries grow at a slower rate than those in developing countries?
- Lower birth rate
- More even spread of jobs
- People move to the countryside
- Ease of travel
Although all cities around the world are expected to increase in population by 2030, one city isn’t. Which one is it and why?
Tokyo, as compared to other cities in developed countries it has a much lower birth rate, leading to a slower population growth.
What are alpha ++ cities and name the two.
The two alpha ++ cities are New York and London, however Tokyo is being considered as city that might become alpha ++. These cities are alpha ++ as they play a major role in global trade, with both cities having major stock exchanges
Describe the spread of alpha + and alpha ++ cities.
Alpha + and ++ cities are mostly in developed countries, e.g the U.S, Singapore and Germany. This is because these countries play a greater role in the world through trade and politics
By 2050 what continent will have the highest urban population, and what continents will have the highest rate of urban growth from 2000
N.America will have the highest urban population, and Asia will have the highest rate of urbanisation
What continents have had the highest urban growth rate from 1980 to the present day?
Both Latin America and Asia had the fastest urban growth rate, mainly down yo the fact that they are developing continents
