World and Mega Cities Flashcards
1
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Define World city
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A city with global influence due to finically status and world commercial power
2
Q
Name some examples of world cities.
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- mainly in HIC’s
- London
- Tokyo
- New York
3
Q
Define Mega City
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A city with a total population of 10 million
4
Q
Name some examples of mega cities.
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- Moscow
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Rio de Janeiro
5
Q
What are the characteristic soo a world city?
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- mainly in HIC’s
- have trade and communication connections with other countries
- Influence global economy
- have centres if finance and multi national companies
- HQ for TNC’s
- Centre of activity: finance, production, migration. And political hub
6
Q
what are the characteristics of. A mega city?
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- 2 or more towns or cities merging together (Mumbai/navi Mumbai)
- population is 10 million
- built on flatland
- multi nodal
7
Q
What is the reason for the emergence of world cities?
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- more jobs
- countries and cities developing
- creating links with ooher countries
8
Q
What is the reason for the emergence of mega cities?
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- migrants migrating to rural areas
- birth rate increasing
- Cities merging
9
Q
What is the role of London on a regional scale?
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- BBC headquarters
- Captial of government decision
- 22% of GDP
10
Q
What’s is the role of London on a global scale?
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- Port of London
- Airport
- 40% of worlds largest companies located here
- home of stock exchange
11
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What is the role of Mumbai on a regional scale.
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- Provide jobs for migrants
- Industry - manufacture goods
- Trade - service industry
- Political hub
12
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What is the role of Mumbai on a global scale?
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- Airport - allowing trade
- TNC’s HQ
- 5% of GDP (India’s)
