Year 8 Geography Revision 2025

Geography Revision Flashcards

Suburbanisation

Movement of people, businesses, and industries from urban centres to outlying areas of a city.

Urbanisation

The increase in the proportion of people living in cities compared to rural areas.

Pull factor

A condition that attracts the movement of people to a place.

Push factor

A condition that drives the movement of people away from a place.

Mega city

Cities with over 10 million people.

Internal migration

The movement of people within the same country, for example, people moving from Darwin to Brisbane.

International migration

The movement between countries, for example, from Sri Lanka to Australia.

Pattern (PQE Method)

Give a general overview of any patterns you may identify. This may be a group of similar features on a diagram, a concentration of a particular colour or feature on a map.

Quantification (PQE Method)

Add specific and accurate information to define and explain the patterns. This involves using statistics, amounts, sizes and locations to give specific details.

Exception (PQE Method)

Identify anything that does not fit your patterns. This also involves using specific details.

Spatial Pattern

An arrangement and distribution of different elements within a large landscape. It analyses the relationship of various objects or events.

Social effects of international migration to Australia

Increased cultural diversity, stronger global connections, pressure on public services, social integration challenges.

Economic effects of international migration to Australia

Fills labor shortages, increased tax revenue for the government, pressure on housing and cost of living, increased demand for public services.

Environmental effects of international migration to Australia

Drive sustainability and innovation, increased pressure on resources, higher carbon emission and pollution, urban sprawl and land clearing.