Paper 2 Topic 1 General Studies Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is urbanisation?
A
The growth in the proportion of people living in urban areas and built environments such as towns or cities
2
Q
What is rural to urban migration
A
The movement of people from the countryside to the cities
3
Q
What are some push factors for rural to urban migration
A
Natural Disaster
Mechanised agriculture equipment
Desertification
4
Q
What are some pull factors for rural to urban migration
A
More jobs with better pay
Access to better healthcare and education
A perceived better Quality of Life
5
Q
What is a megacity
A
A city with over 10 million people
6
Q
What is the population of Lagos
A
16.4 million
7
Q
What is the population of London
A
8.9 million
8
Q
What is the population of Newcastle
A
300,000
