urbanisation

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Urbanisation
an increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas
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HIC
high income country (example: USA)
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LIC
low income country (example: Thailand
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urban sprawl
The spread or expansion of the urban area into the surrounding countryside
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carbon footprint
A measure of how much carbon is used through the activities of a person, company or country
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counter-urbanisation
more and more people choosing to live on the edge of urban areas - with many relocating to the countryside
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high income country (example: USA)

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HIC

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low income country (example: Thailand

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Card 4

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The spread or expansion of the urban area into the surrounding countryside

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Card 5

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A measure of how much carbon is used through the activities of a person, company or country

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