Urban Issues and Challenges 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban GrowthGCSEAQA Created by: Tamzin AdamsCreated on: 13-10-17 12:05 What is urbanisation? The growth in the proportion of a country's population living in urban areas. 1 of 11 Where is urbanisation taking place most rapidly? In poorer countries. 2 of 11 Give three push factors that lead to rural to urban migration. -Natural disasters -Conflict -Low wage jobs 3 of 11 Give one factor, other than migration, that causes urbanisation. Natural Increase. 4 of 11 What is a mega city? A city that has a population of over 10 million. 5 of 11 Describe how industrialisation can lead to economic development. Helps develop the industry and economy. 6 of 11 List two enviromental challenges caused by urban growth. -Air pollution -Rubbish heaps 7 of 11 Give a named example of an urban planning scheme in a LIC or NEE. Nigeria, Lagos 8 of 11 How has the uraban planning scheme improved the quality of life for the urban poor. -Social improvements -Economic improvements -Enviromental improvements 9 of 11 Using a case study of a city you have studied in an LIC or NEE, decribe the economic opportunities offered by urban growth. -Better payed jobs -Better health care -Better education -Better standard of living 10 of 11 Describe the social challenges that have been caused by rapid urban growth in that city. -Makeshift houses -Communal toilets -Communal water point -High levels of crime 11 of 11
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