Urbanisation

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What is the definition of Urbanisation?
The growth of towns and cities and their population.
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What is the definition of Urban area?
An area that is built up with buildings and drainage systems.
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What is the definition of Rural-urban migration?
The movement of people from the countryside to the city.
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What is the definition of Megacities?
Over 10 million people.
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What is the definition of Rural area?
Less infrastructure and transport (countryside).
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What is the definition of Shanty town?
Squatter settlement that develops in an area that previously had no houses.
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What is the definition of Squatter?
Someone who settles on land without legal right to be there.
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What is the definition of Spontaneous settlement?
Illegal, unplanned and informal settlements.
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What is the definition of Water pollution?
The addition of harmful chemicals to natural water.
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What is the definition of Greenfield?
Land that has not been built on before, usually in the countryside on the edge of the built up area.
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What is the definition of Brownfield site?
Land that has been built on before and is to be clear and reused. These sites are often in the inner city.
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What is the definition of Sustainability?
Development that preserves future resources, standards of living and the needs of the future generation.
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What is the definition of Sustainable city?
An urban area where residents have a way of life that will last a long time. The environment is not damaged and the economic and social fabric, due to local involvement, are able to stand the test of time.
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An area that is built up with buildings and drainage systems.

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What is the definition of Urban area?

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The movement of people from the countryside to the city.

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Over 10 million people.

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Less infrastructure and transport (countryside).

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