Urbanisation Term 2 2024 Flashcards
1
Q
What does urban refer to?
A
built up areas of cities and towns with a high population density
2
Q
Urbanisation
A
The process where more people live in built up areas. Places become more urban because of this
3
Q
Why live in urban areas?
A
- Better employment
- Better education
- Better health care
4
Q
Disadvantages of urban areas?
A
- Pollution
- Social Isolation
- Over crowding
5
Q
Rural areas
A
Are country enviroments land use is dominated by agriculture and mining. Usally low population density in these areas
6
Q
Why live in urban areas?
A
- Reduced cost of living
- Stronger sense of community
- Nature
7
Q
Disadvantages of urban areas?
A
- Lack of health services
- Lack of jobs and education
- Lack of leisure activities
- Isolation
