THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT - URBANISATION Flashcards
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What is urbanisation
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Urbanisation refers to the process of population moving from rural areas to towns and cities, and is a process associated with the industrialisation of an economy.
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What are the advantages of urbanisation
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Acess to employment
Provides affordable labour for businesses
Increases size of market for businesses
Easier for businesses to distrubute proudcts in urban areas - better infrastructure
Easier to access public services - health care, eductation etc
Lowers carbon footprint
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