Topic 3: Urbanisation is result of socio economic processes and change-3.2 Flashcards
Why is urbanisation happening so quickly in some places (2 factors)
Economic and migration are both factors contributing to urbanisation happening so quickly. The economic factors mean that when people migrate into cities like Kampala they are looking for jobs and by working they help the economy.
What is rural to urban migration
Rural is people living in rural areas and moving into urban areas.
Give definitions and examples of push factors
A push factor is things that encourage people to leave an area. Examples of this would be; shortage of jobs or low wages, poor standard of living, poor healthcare and education, war or conflict, natural disasters and a poor environment.
Explain the reasons why cities in Developing countries such as Kampala (Uganda) are growing?
People migrate into Kampala they are looking for jobs and by working they also help the economy. When people migrate into Kampala they also are in search for jobs they are likely living in Uganda but in rural parts so they move to Kampala for jobs and money.
Explain the reasons why some cities in Developed countries such as Detroit/Hull are shrinking?
In Detroit the population between 2000-2010 fell by 25% this is because of de-intdustrilisation meaning unemployment was high and then the population fell because people looked for work elsewhere. Houses where auctioned for as low as US $1.
Explain how the economy changes as a country develops (developing- emerging- developed) to
consider: formal and informal, sectors (P, S, T, Q), working conditions etc
In developing countries lots of people work in low-skilled tertiary sector jobs, e.g. on market stalls. Few people will work in the secondary sector because there’s not enough money to invest in the technology needed. Only a small percentage will work in high-skilled tertiary jobs.
In emerging countries employment in the secondary sector is high. There are established industrial zones and good infrastructure. Lots of low-skilled tertiary jobs e.g. in retail or tourism.
In developed countries fewer people work in the secondary sector. Most people work in the tertiary sector because there is a skilled educated workforce and high demand for services like banks and shops.
Give examples and definitions of pull factors
A pull factor is things that encourage people to move to the city. Examples of this would be; more employment opportunities and higher wages, better standard of living, better health care and education and a cleaner environment.
