Changing Global Cities Flashcards
(10 cards)
Define urban.
A built up area, for example a town or a city. These have higher population densities.
Define rural.
This refers to areas typically in the country that are less densely populated. These include villages and Hamlets.
What is Urbanisation?
A movement of populations from a rural area to an urban area.
What makes a city a ‘megacity’?
The city has a population of over 10 million people.
What are ‘squatter settlements’?
An area of poor-quality housing, lacking in electricity, water supply and sewage systems. These are commonly found in large cities.
What is ‘Urban decline’?
The deterioration of the inner city, often caused by lack of investment and maintenance.
Define sustainability.
Actions to fulfil the needs of the present, without reducing resources and not harming future needs.
Give 3 examples of environmental sustainability.
Water is cleaned and reused. Clean energy generation. Lots of green spaces. Reuse, reduce, recycle.
Give 3 examples of social sustainability.
Cycle rather than driving. Good jobs that pay well. Lots of well built houses. Social facilities close to homes (eg. schools and libraries).
Give 3 examples of economic sustainability.
Good public transport services that are green. Lots of companies making and spending money. Lots of eco-friendly energy generation.
