Geography Urban 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEAQA Created by: ZGrimwoodCreated on: 19-11-19 17:32 What is Urbanisation? The process of making an area more urban 1 of 28 What are two causes of Urban Growth? 1. Natural Increase 2. Migration 2 of 28 What is Rural-Urban Migration? When people move from rural areas to urban areas 3 of 28 What are 5 push factors of Rural-Urban Migration? Unemployement, Poor living conditions, Natural disasters, Poor health and education services, Lower wages 4 of 28 What are 5 pull factors of Rural-Urban Migration? More jobs, Higher wages, Better living conditions, Better education and health services, Better facilities 5 of 28 What is an example of an NEE? Mumbai, India 6 of 28 Where is Mumbai located? On India's West Coast 7 of 28 What is a fact about Mumbai? It is the largest city in India 8 of 28 What is an Environmental opportunity in India of Rural-Urban Migration? Better living conditions with a safer environment 9 of 28 What is a Social challenge in India of Rural-Urban Migration? Poor housing conditions and crime 10 of 28 What is an Economic challenge in India of Rural-Urban Migration? Low wages or unemployement 11 of 28 What is an Environmental challenge in India of Rural-Urban Migration? Lack of sanitation 12 of 28 What is a problem of rapid Rural-Urban Migration? Squatter settlements 13 of 28 Give 5 reasons why Squatter settlements are bad? Overcrowded, Noisy, Smelly, Lack of Sanitation, Poor house condition 14 of 28 What is Population Density? The average number of people in a certain area 15 of 28 What is Urban Regeneration? When an area has been completely transformed by the refurbishment of the buildings and landscape 16 of 28 What is an example of Urban Regeneration? Stratford, London 17 of 28 What are 2 Social Benefits of the Regeneration of Stratford? 10,000 new homes will have been built by 2030, A new academy has been built 18 of 28 What is an Economic Benefit of the Regeneration of Stratford? 20,000 jobs could be created by 2030, bring £5 billion into the area 19 of 28 What is an Environmental Benefit of the Regeneration of Stratford? Green space is being improved which will help with animal habitats 20 of 28 How can Urban areas be made more sustainable? Water conservation, Energy conservation, Waste recycling, Creating green spaces 21 of 28 What are some examples of Water conservation? Dual flush toilets in businesses and homes, Collecting rainwater for gardens, Use of water meters in properties 22 of 28 What are some example of Energy conservation? Insulating businesses and homes, Use of double and triple glazing in buildings, Use of low energy lighting and appliances 23 of 28 What are some example of Waste Recycling? Recycling of household and commercial waste, adopting a 'reduce, recuse, recycle' policy, Using 'grey' water to flush toilets in public buildings 24 of 28 What is an example of Creating Green Spaces? Increasing the number of parks and planting more trees 25 of 28 How is London reducing Traffic Congestion? By encouraging the use of public transport 26 of 28 What is Urban Fringe? The area where the city meets the countryside 27 of 28 What is Urban Sprawl? The growth in many urban areas 28 of 28
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