key terms glossary Flashcards
what is air pollution
harmful emissions, or other substances, the enter earth’s atmosphere
what are economic opportunities
chances for people to improve their standard of living through employment
what is formal economy
the type of employment where people receive a regular wage, pay, tax and have certain rights such as paid holidays and sick leave
what is a global city
urban area with an important role in the global economy
what are inequalities
differences between people, in terms of factors such as; poverty, wealth, well-being, employment opportunities, housing, education etc
what is an informal economy
employment outside the official knowledge of the government
what is land use
the way in which land is used, or has been modified or managed by people
define megacities
an urban area with a total population of more than 10 million people
define migration
when people move from one area to another
define natural increase
birth rate minus the death rate of a population
what is pollution
the presence of chemicals, noise, dirt or other substances which have harmful or poisonous effects on an environment
what are pull factors
the attractions and opportunities of a place that encourage people to move there
what are push factors
the negative aspects of a place that encourage people to move away
what is quality quality of life
how good a persons life is, measured by such things of housing and environment, access to education, healthcare, how secure people feel and how happy they are with their lifestyle
what is rural urban migration
when people move from rural to urban areas
