urban growth Flashcards
(9 cards)
what are urban areas
towns and cities
what is urbanisation
the increase in the proportion of a country’s population living in urban areas
in what type of country does urbanisation happen earlier
AC but have slow rates of urban growth
where are the greatest rates of urbanisation found
LIDCs and EDCs
many people desire a better quality of life, so move away from overcrowded cities to rural areas. explain why
good transport, communication networks meaning people in ACs can live in rural areas and commute to cities or work from home
what are EDCs
economic development is increasing
what is a megacity
an urban area with over 10 million poeple living there
what is conurbation
neighbouring towns and cites spread and merged together
what is a world city
a city that has an influence over the whole world, they’re the centre of trades and business
