Urbanisation Flashcards
In 1950, how many people lived in urban areas? percentage
30%
In 2014, how many people lived in urban areas?
50%
Why has the urban population only increased slightly since 1945?
Because urbanisation began much earlier during the industrial revolution.
What is urbanisation?
The proportion of people in living urban areas
Why does urbanisation happen?
Migration - better access to schools, jobs and healthcare
What is suburbanisation?
The migration of people from city centres to the outskirts of cities.
Why does suburbanisation occur?
Because town centres get overcrowded and people want more space - there are also improved transport links so people can commute into centre
Why does economic and ethnic segregation occur in cities?
Because wealthier middle class may move to the suburbs due to quality of life and this leaves the poorer behind.
What is counter-urbanisation?
Movement of people out of the city into surrounding villages and rural areas.
Why do people leave cities?
High property prices
Overcrowding
Quieter
What is urban resurgence?
Movement of people back to the city centre.
Why does urban resurgence occur?
Lack of jobs in rural areas
New developments
New shops and services
What is a megacity?
An urban area with a population of over 10 million people.
Why do megacities develop?
Rural-urban migration and natural increase.
What is rural-urban migration?
When people move from rural areas to urban areas.
