Urban Issues Flashcards
What is urbanisation
The proportion of the world’s population who live in cities
What are the two main reasons why cities are getting bigger
Natural increase and rural-urban migration
What is natural increase
Where the birth rate it higher than the death rate
What is rural-urban migration
Movement of people from the countryside into towns and cities
What are the reasons why people want to leave the countryside( push factors )
. Farming is hard and poorly paid
. Rural areas are isolated, often with few services
What are the reasons for people wanting to mover to cities ( pull factors )
. A higher slandered of living is possible
. There are better medical facilities
. There is a better chance of getting an education
Why is rio an important city
. Stunning natural surroundings
. Christ of redeemer
. A major port
A major regional, national and international industrial centre
What are the social challenges of rio
. Access to services
. Poor education
. Water supply
. Energy
Economic challenges in rio
. Unemployment
. Crime
Problems affecting rios environment and there solutions
Air pollution - expansion of the metro system
Water pollution- 5km of new sewage pipes have been installed
