What is Urbanisation and why does it happen in - MEDC & LEDC Flashcards
1
Q
What is urbanisation?
A
More and more of the world becoming town and city as a result of rapid rural to urban migration.
2
Q
Push Factors
A
Isolation from shops, bars, restaurants-Social
Mechanisation of agriculture-Economic
Less jobs-Economic
Poor public transport-Environmental,Economic
3
Q
Pull Factors
A
Better Jobs/Wages-Economic
More shops, clubs, restaurants, shopping opportunities-Social
Better public transport-Economic, Environmental
Better healthcare-Social
Better social care-Social
Better education-Economic,Social
Better infrastructure, communication-Social,Environmental
