Causes and Consequences of Urbanization
A factor that attracts towards a location
Pull factor
the facilities, services, and installations needed for a society to function, such as transportation and communications systems, water, and power lines
Infastructure
the movement of people temporarily or permanently within parts of a country.
Internal Migration
A factor that pushes someone away from a location
Push factor
How many people are in a megacity
10 million
The voluntary or forced movement of people between countries
International Migration
A buildup of harmful substances in an environment
Pollution
the spreading of urban developments into areas on the city boundary
Urban Sprawl
When migrants bring new foods, music, and traditions, it leads to this cultural effect
Cultural Diversity
This type of city design aims to reduce car use and increase public transport, cycling, and walking
Sustainable City
In rapidly urbanising cities, traffic congestion and long commutes reduce this measure of well-being
Quality of life
a country whose economy is not well developed or diversiļ¬ed, although it may be showing growth in key areas such as agriculture, industries, tourism or telecommunications
Developing Nation
The 4 main reasons for internal migration
Cultural, environmental, lifestyle, and economic
These two largest Australian cities are projected to become megacities by 2050
Sydney and Melbourne
A positive consequence of urbanisation is the rise of new industries, and this type of economic growth
Economic Development
an urban area formed when two or more towns or cities (eg. Tokyo and Yokohama) spread into and merged with each other
Conurbations
People who move freely to improve their lifestyle or job prospects are examples of this
Voluntary Migration
This smaller city in South-East Queensland is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in Australia
Gold Coast