Urbanisation Flashcards
1
Q
what is urbanisation?
A
the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.
2
Q
when is urbanisation levels normally the highest?
A
in HIC’s (high income countries)
3
Q
what is natural increase?
A
when the rate of birth’s in an area is increasing.
4
Q
what is rural to urban migration?
A
people moving from the country-side to cities.
5
Q
give three examples of push factors and pull factors :
A
push =
1- hard to make money
2- hard to get employed
3- hard to get a good education
pull =
1- easier to make money
2- easier to get employed
3- easier to get a good education
6
Q
what is a mega-city?
A
a city with a population of 10 million people or more
7
Q
which continent has the most mega-cities?
A
asia
