Urbanization Flashcards
Rural-Urban Migration
The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas. It is a significant factor contributing to urbanization.
Urbanization
The process of increasing the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas. It involves the growth and expansion of cities.
Push Factors for Urbanization
Conditions in rural areas that drive people to move to urban areas. Examples include lack of job opportunities, poor infrastructure, and limited access to services.
Pull Factors for Urbanization
Factors in urban areas that attract people from rural areas. Examples include better job opportunities, improved living standards, and access to education and healthcare.
Megalopolis
A vast urban region formed by the convergence of several large cities and their suburbs. Examples include the Northeast Megalopolis in the United States.
Urban Sprawl
The unplanned and often rapid expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural lands. It can lead to issues like traffic congestion and environmental degradation.
Suburbanization
The growth of residential areas on the outskirts of cities. Suburbanization is often characterized by the development of housing, shopping centers, and other amenities.
Brownfield Site
Former industrial or commercial areas that are vacant or underused and may be redeveloped for new purposes, often within urban areas.
Greenfield Site
An area of undeveloped land, often in a city’s outskirts, which is available for new construction and development.
Urban Challenges
Issues associated with urbanization, including congestion, pollution, inadequate infrastructure, housing shortages, and social inequality.
