world cities Flashcards
why settletments grow
Near water for trading
Relief - flat land needed
mega city
population over 10 mill
What is the term for a city that is a major centre of finance, trade, business and science
world city
Give an example of a world city
london
What is the name for a country that has a wide range of jobs, services and money?
AC
What is the name for a country that is poor and has a narrow range of jobs and services?
LIDC
What is the name for a country that is transition between an LIDC and an AC?
EDC
Give an example of an LIDC
Ethiopia
What is the term used to describe the growth of cities?
Urbanisation
Give TWO examples of a push factor (a reason to leave somewhere)
Unemployment
High crime rate
Poor access to education
Give TWO examples of a pull factor (a reason to move to somewhere)
Good infrastructure
More stable jobs
Name THREE consequences of urbanisation in LIDCs
Overpopulation
High crime rate
Slum development growth/urban spraw
Name an example of an EDC, you have studied in lessons
mexico
Describe the location of Mexico City
North America
On the Tropic of Cancer
The Gulf of Mexico is east of Mexico City
Name THREE challenges of living in Mexico City
Congestion (lots of traffic)
Unemployment
Overpopulation
