Urban

Question 1

Define Urbanisation

Answer 1

-This is the growth in the proportion of people living in urban areas.

Question 2

In developing countries, what can urbanisation result in?

Answer 2

Shanty towns, unplanned and often illegal settlements made out of any material that is available.

Question 3

Define Suburbanisation

Answer 3

This is the migration of people from city centres to the outskirts of cities.

Question 4

Define Counter-urbanisation

Answer 4

This is the movement of people out of the city into the surrounding villages/rural areas.

Question 5

Define Urban Resurgence

Answer 5

This is the movement of people back to the city centre.

Question 6

What are the two scenarios that lead to urbanisation?

Answer 6

• Rural-Urban Migration

- Natural Increase

Question 7

Why would people want to move away from the city?

Answer 7

• Less crowded and quieter

- Cheaper property prices

Question 8

What is a megacity?

Answer 8

This is an urban area that has over 10 million people living there.

Question 9

Where are most of the megacities located?

Answer 9

More than two-thirds of megacities are located in developing nations. (Mostly Asia)

Question 10

What is a world city?

Answer 10

This is a city that has political and financial influence over the whole world. Most of these are in the developed world, but some are in emerging economies.