Geography Flashcards

These flashcards cover key concepts related to urbanization and migration patterns based on the provided lecture notes.

Urbanization

The process involving an increase in the population living in urban areas.

Push Factors

Conditions that drive people to leave their current location, such as war, poverty, and environmental hazards.

Pull Factors

Conditions that attract people to a new location, such as job opportunities, improved healthcare, and lifestyle.

Megacity

An urban area with a population of over 10 million people.

Internal Migration

Movement of people within the same country, such as from rural to urban areas.

Asylum Seeker

A person whose claim for refugee status has not yet been approved.

Rural-to-Urban Migration

The movement of people from rural areas to urban centers, often in search of better employment and living conditions.

Conurbation

An extended urban area that results from the merging of towns or cities.

Cultural Integration

The process where ethnic communities and governments collaborate to build cohesive communities.

Sustainability in Urban Areas

The ability of a city to provide a high quality of life for current residents without compromising opportunities for future generations.

Population Density

The measurement of the number of people living in a given area, typically expressed as people per square kilometer.

Natural Population Growth

The increase in population due to the difference between birth rates and death rates.

Urban Settlement Types

Categories of urban areas, including hamlets, villages, towns, cities, metropolises, and megacities.

Environmental Crisis

A catastrophic event that disrupts ecosystems and can have substantial negative impacts on communities.

Multiculturalism

A governmental approach that emphasizes the unity and celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds within society.