unit 6

What is urbanization?

Urbanization is the increasing population shift from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities.

Define megacity.

A megacity is a city with a population of over 10 million people, often characterized by significant infrastructural challenges.

What are push and pull factors in migration?

Push factors are conditions that drive people to leave their current location, while pull factors are conditions that attract them to a new location.

What is the World Systems Theory?

World Systems Theory posits that the world is divided into core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries, which interact in a global economic system.