The challenges of the urban world - key words 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyThe challenges of the urban worldGCSEAQA Created by: Lucy1499Created on: 03-05-16 18:27 Urbanisation Is the rise in the percentage of people living in urban areas in comparison with rural areas. 1 of 8 Rural - urban migration The movement of people from the countryside to the cities, normally to escape from poverty and search for work. 2 of 8 Megacities A city with a population of 10 million people or more. 3 of 8 Counter - urbanisation When people leave towns and cities to live in the countryside. 4 of 8 Informal Economy Refers to jobs that have little or no job security. No tax is paid. 5 of 8 Formal Economy Refers to jobs with contracts of employment and more job security. Tax is paid. 6 of 8 Eco - footprint The area of land and sea that supplies all the resources etc we need to survive. 7 of 8 Self - help schemes Government provides materials and land for the residents. These residents are also needed and used for labour. 8 of 8
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