Urbanisation Flashcards
What is the definition of a Mega city
A city with >10 million in
A city considered to be an important hub in the world economic system. Is what type of city
World City
Define city
There is no official definition. In the UK, it is related to the presence of a Cathedral. Now it is said to be a t least 300,000 residents and a distinct identity that is the centre of a wider area
Describe the distribution in mega cities and how it has changed over time
Currently, the majority of megacities is in South Asia with about
3 or 4 in Europe and 7 in the Americas. 2 in Africa
In 1990 the majority was in the Americas with none in Europe, Africa or Australasia. and 4 in South Asia
Make an estimate at Urban % of the population in the these Continents : Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
In the time periods of 1950, 1980, 2015
(should be 12 %s in total)
see Y10, book 1, pg 59 for answers
What are the causes of Urbanisation
Natural growth (greater birth than death rate) Push factors such as: Not earning money No job Bad education Drought famine Pull factors such as: Greater food More jobs more opportunities More money can be made- then send back money Job security Dream Education Freedom of speech
What are the consequences of rapid urbanisation
- Impact on health
- Impact on housing
- access to services
- Social instability
Where are slums found
On marginal land - Is undesirable and has little potential for profit. e.g. steep slopes, flood plains, near noisy transport.
what are the social, economic and environmental consequences of informal settlements
Soc: Bad education, low pay jobs, bad sanitation, little to no health care.
Env : polluted, no plants or trees, lots of rubbish with no paid workers to pick it up, no bins
Eco: very little money, street selling and rubbish picking for money. No banking.
