Urbanisation Flashcards

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1
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Millionaire city

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One with more than a million people

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Megacity

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An area with a total population in excess of 10 million

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3
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LIC

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Low
Income
Country

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4
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HIC

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High
Income
Country

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5
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Consequences of urbanisation

A
Squatter settlements 
Urban waste 
Pollution 
Stress of infrastructure 
Youth migrate so birth rate increases
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Urbanisation in London

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Decrease in Londons population
Increase in outer Londons population due to suburbanisation
Dense network of roads

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7
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Urbanisation

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Urbanisation means an increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.

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