Urbanisation Flashcards
What is urbanisation?
The process by which an increasing percentage of a population lives in cities and urban areas.
True or False: Urbanisation only occurs in developed countries.
False
Fill in the blank: Urbanisation is often driven by __________.
economic opportunities
What is a megacity?
A city with a population of over 10 million people.
Which continent has the highest rate of urbanisation as of 2023?
Asia
Name one major challenge associated with urbanisation.
Overcrowding
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to urbanisation? A) Industrialization B) Rural depopulation C) Increased birth rates D) Globalization
C) Increased birth rates
What is suburbanisation?
The process of population movement from within cities to the suburbs.
True or False: Urbanisation can lead to improved infrastructure.
True
Fill in the blank: A city with a high level of urbanisation typically has a __________ economy.
service-oriented
What is the term for the informal settlements that often arise in urban areas?
Slums
Multiple Choice: Which country is expected to have the largest urban population by 2050? A) India B) China C) USA D) Brazil
A) India
What is urban sprawl?
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.
True or False: Urbanisation can negatively impact the environment.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
Rural-to-urban migration
What does the term ‘urban heat island’ refer to?
An urban area that is significantly warmer than its rural surroundings due to human activities.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common effect of urbanisation? A) Improved air quality B) Increased traffic congestion C) Decreased population density D) More green spaces
B) Increased traffic congestion
What is gentrification?
The process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, often displacing lower-income residents.
True or False: Urbanisation can lead to cultural homogenization.
True
Fill in the blank: Urban areas typically have __________ population densities compared to rural areas.
higher
What is the role of urban planning?
To design and regulate land use and infrastructure in urban areas.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a benefit of urbanisation? A) Job creation B) Increased pollution C) Higher cost of living D) Traffic jams
A) Job creation
What does the term ‘urban renewal’ mean?
The redevelopment of urban areas that are in decline.
True or False: Urbanisation has no impact on social structures.
False
what is rural to urban migration?
movement of people from countryside to inner city
what is natural increase?
birth rate in a city is bigger than the death rate
what is sub urbanisation?
growth of suburbs
what is re urbanisation?
movement of people back into city centres
