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Define What An Urban Area Is
Urban areas are areas located with a high population density, usually in citys, suburbs and towns
Define What Urbanisation Is
When people move to rural areas to urban areas
Define What A Mega City Is
A city with a population of more than 10 million people
Define What A Push Factor Is
A negative factor that pushes people away from a certain place
Define What A Pull Factor Is
A positive factor that pulls people to a certain place.
Define What Migration Is
The movement of people to a new country
Define What International Migration Is
The Movements Of People Between Different Countries
Define What Internal Migration Is
The movement of people within the same region or country
Define What A Refugee Is
A person who moves to another country because of natural disaster or to avord persecution.
List 2 Advantages of urbanisation
Reduces Poverty by improving employment opportunities
Lots of public transport
List 2 Disadvantages Of Urbanisation
Higher levels of pollution
Destroys natural areas to make space for infrastructure