Year 9 Geography: Urbanisation and Megacities

Urbanisation

Increase in urban population proportion globally.

Megacity

Urban area with over 10 million residents.

Push factors

Reasons motivating people to leave a location.

Pull factors

Attractions drawing people to a new area.

Internal migration

Movement of people within a country.

External migration

Movement of people between countries.

Natural population growth

Increase due to lower mortality and higher life expectancy.

Consequences of urbanisation

Economic, social, and environmental impacts of urban growth.

Spatial distribution

Geographical arrangement of urban areas worldwide.

Urban settlement patterns

Trends in how cities are organized and developed.

Cultural diversity

Variety of cultural identities in urban areas.

Developing world

Countries with lower economic development and urbanization.

Urban growth rate

Percentage increase in urban population annually.

Australia's urbanisation rank

15th most urbanised country globally.

Global urbanisation trend

Shift from rural to urban living worldwide.

Megacities in Asia

16 out of 29 megacities located in Asia.

Urbanisation since 1950

Significant growth in urban populations post-1950.

Economic impacts of urbanisation

Job creation and economic development in cities.

Social impacts of urbanisation

Changes in community structures and lifestyles.

Environmental impacts of urbanisation

Urban sprawl affecting ecosystems and resources.

Top populated cities

Identifying cities with highest population counts.

Challenges of megacities

Issues like congestion, pollution, and inequality.

Urbanisation management strategies

Approaches to enhance sustainability in urban areas.