urban issues Flashcards

1
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urban meaning

A

a built up area where people live, typically a town or city

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2
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urbanisation meaning

A

an increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas (towns and cities)

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3
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migration meaning

A

the movement of people from one place to another

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4
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push factor

A

reason to leave somewhere

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5
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push factor examples

A

war
no healthcare
lack of jobs
Poverty
natural disasters

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6
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pull factor

A

attraction to a new place

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7
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pull factor examples

A

free healthcare
HIC
job opportunities
low crime rate
more services
cheaper

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8
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megacity definition

A

a city with a population over 10 million

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9
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example of a mega city

A

Tokyo

largest mega city in the world
127 million population

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10
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birth rate

A

number of births per 1000 in the population per year

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11
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death rate

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number of deaths per 1000 in the population per year

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12
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what causes megacity growth?

A

push and pull factors

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13
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CASESTUDY MEGACITY LIC

A

Lagos

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14
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CASESTUDY MEGACITY HIC

A

birmingham

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15
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what is a sustainable city?

A

reduces impacts on environment, economy and social

uses less resources

produces less waste

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16
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what is a sustainable urban area?

A

looks after the needs of today without reducing opportunities for the future

17
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what is ecological footprint

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the amount of land needed to sustain the citys population and absorb its waste

18
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factors of a sustainable community

A

well made houses suited for all needs

high employment rate

leisure options

low crime rates

easy access to everywhere

cycling rather than cars

19
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benefits of green space

A

pollution reduction

positive mental health

better biodiversity

stops flooding

air quality improvement