Urban Issues And Challenges Flashcards
Megacities are cities with a population over
10 million
Is farming a push factor?
Yes farming is hard and poorly paid
Rural or urban migration is the movement of people from
The countryside (rural) area to the city (urban)
Which type of country has the fastest growing cities HICs or LICs
LICs
What challenges does a large INFORMAL ECONOMY create
Less tax to invest and pay for services such as health care and schools
The largest growth in urban populations by 2050 is likely to be
India , China and Nigeria
The megacity of Lagos is found in
Nigeria
T or F HICs have high levels of urbanisation but low growth
True
A zone of transition between the built-up area and the countryside, where there is often competition for land use. It is a zone of mixed land uses, from out of town shopping centres and golf courses to farmland and motorways.
Rural-urban fringe
What is an informal job?
Cash-in-hand jobs where people do not pay taxes to the government.
When different transport methods connect together, making journeys smoother and therefore public transport more appealing. Should result in more demand for public transport and should see people switching from private car use to public modes of transport, which should be more sustainable. It may also lead to a fall in congestion due to less road users.
Land that has been used, abandoned and now awaits some new use. Commonly found across urban areas, particularly in the inner city.
T or F farming is a PUSH factor from a rural area
True Farming is hard due to desertification
Why do cities grow?
Rural – urban migration and natural increase
How can water be conserved in a sustainable city?
Rainwater can be collected from roofs and drains and filtered by pond plants and used for toilet flushing
Though there is no accurate number which of the following is closes to the current population of Lagos?
17.5 million
