Urbanisation in Contrasting Global Cities

Question 1

Define a megacity

Answer 1

Megacity: A city with a population over 10 million.

Question 2

Define a global city.

Answer 2

Global city: A city with global importance, often influencing continental and global economies.

Question 3

What is the difference between natural increase and rural-to-urban migration?

Answer 3

Natural Increase: When birth rates exceed death rates.
Rural-to-Urban Migration: The movement of people from rural areas to cities.

Question 4

Name three reasons why megacities develop.

Answer 4

Agricultural change and revolution push people to cities.
Declaration of capital cities (e.g., Brasilia in Brazil).
Ports and trading cities attract global trade and industries.