Topic 3: Challenges of an Urbanising World - 3.1 Flashcards
What is urbanisation?
A rise in the percentage of people living in urban areas, compared to rural areas.
Which areas of the world (continents and emerging/developing/developed countries) had the
highest level and rate of urbanisation from 1980 to 2010?
Asia and Africa
How has the level and rate of urbanisation change around the world from 2010 to 2020?
The developing areas such as Asia have a higher rate of urbanisation than the developed areas like North America.
How will the level and rate of urbanisation change in the future 2020 onwards?
It will rapidly increase for the less developed areas such as Asia and the level of development for the developed areas will increase but be lower than the less developed areas.
What is a megacity?
A megacity is a city that has over 10 million people and the only 2 megacities in the world which are London and New York
How has the number and location of megacities changed over time? Where are they and where
has the greatest growth occurred?
The megacities are located in places of high wealth and highly skilled jobs as well as good transport links such as airports and trains.
What is a primate city (world city) – consider social, economic, political, cultural factors as well as
facts about their population size?
A primate city is a city that has an influence and importance, bigger than their size suggests. E.g London trades and invests globally.
