Urban Geography and Migration

Vocabulary flashcards covering key urban geography concepts, urban growth, migration categories, and the advantages and challenges of living in cities.

Megacity

A city with a population of at least $10\text{ million}$ people.

Traffic Congestion

Severe roadway overcrowding and travel delays in densely populated areas.

Non-permanent Migrant

A person who relocates for a temporary period rather than settling indefinitely.

Outward Urban Growth

The physical expansion of city borders into surrounding land.

Advantages of Urban Living

Access to efficient public transit, diverse jobs, and essential services.

Disadvantages of Urban Living

Overcrowded roadways, higher living costs, and heavy pollution.

Megacity

A city with at least $10\text{ million}$ residents.

Traffic Congestion

Road overcrowding causing travel delays.

Non-permanent Migrant

A person who relocates temporarily.

Outward Urban Growth

The expansion of a city into surrounding land.

Advantages of Urban Living

Better jobs, transit, and services.

Disadvantages of Urban Living

High costs, traffic, and pollution.