Urban issues and challenges

Question 1

What is the global pattern of urban change?

Answer 1

urban areas are experiencing rapid growth and change, with a significant shift towards urbanization, rural-urban migration, megacities

Question 2

What are the urban trends in HICs?

Answer 2

slower urban growth
people moving from urban to rural or suburban areas
deindustrialization
urban sprawl
Urban Sustainability

Question 3

What are the urban trends in LICs?

Answer 3

rapid population growth in cities due to rural-to-urban migration and natural increase

Question 4

Factors affecting the rate of urbanisation

Answer 4

migration
natural increase

Question 5

Explain the emergence of megacities

Answer 5

emerge due to a combination of natural population growth and rapid rural-to-urban migration, driven by economic opportunities and push factors in rural areas

Question 6

Features of urban living: waste recycling

Answer 6

practices:
Household Recycling
Sorting facilities
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

why is it important?
environmental impact
sustainability
economic benefits

Question 7

Features of urban living: water and energy conservation

Answer 7

dual flush toilets
rainwater harvesting
energy-efficient appliances
promoting public transport

Question 8

Features of urban living: creating a green space

Answer 8

Creating green spaces in urban areas, as part of a sustainable urban living strategy, offers numerous benefits, including improved air quality, reduced flood risk, enhanced biodiversity, and increased opportunities for recreation and mental well-being.