Why People Live Where They Do Flashcards
What does “Urban” mean?
An area with lots of buildings and roads such as a town or city
What does “Rural” mean?
The countryside, where you can find farms and small villages
Name a pro of living in an urban area
. Can have many different kinds of jobs
. Public services
. More housing
. Better water and hygiene facilities
. Better health facilities
Name a con of living in an urban area
. Pollution
. Overpopulation
. Crime
. Higher cost of living
Name a pro of living in a rural area
. Less pollution
. Cheaper cost of living
. Less crime
. Less populated
. Closer community
Name a con of living in a rural area
. Fewer job opportunities
. Far from services
. Worse water and hygiene facilities
. Less protected from natural dangers
Name three characteristics of a rural area
. Sparsely populated
. Primary jobs
. Far from services
. Etc.
Name three characteristics of urban areas
. Highly populated
. More polluted
. Better job opportunities
. Etc.
List some reasons why people live where they do
Climate
Vegetation
Natural features
Resources
Jobs
Laws
History
True or false?
Many people in South Africa are moving from urban centers to rural areas.
False.
Many people in South Africa are moving from rural areas to urban centers.
What percentage of the population is currently living in urban areas?
About 60%
What are the 2 types of farms that you get in rural areas?
Commercial farms and subsistence farms
What is a commercial farm?
A farm where farmers and workers grow crops or keep animals to sell
What is a subsistence farm?
A farm where the farmer farms only what they need
Why do people move from rural areas to towns and cities/urban areas
Better job opportunities
Better education
Better/closer health care
Lifestyle preferences
Water and hygiene facilities
