vocabulary
the process of making rural spaces into urban spaces
urbanization
public transportation that is most commonly used in big cities like Beijing.
subway
What happended to some historic houses in the early stage of city development in the early 2000s in China?
demolition
energy from energy sources that are derived from the sun, wind, or other natural processes, and that are always available
renewable energy/ green energy/clean energy
How much of world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050?
70%
This place is typically part of an urban area, but when compared to urban centres, there exists a significant lack of culture and entertainment.
suburb
the fact that big cities contain many different elements, like different cultures, different cusine, and people from various parts of the country.
diversity
Name three problems city living has. (anyanswer accepted)
violence, crime, air pollution, overpopulation, traffic congestion; anxiety
a very tall steel building
skyscrapers/ high-rise buildings/ high rise
What technique(s) made permenant settlements possible 5000 years ago?
irrigation and inventions of farming tools such as the plow
this place is located outside towns and cities (includes forests and cropland)
rural area
the structures and facilities that are required for a city to operate adequately
infrastructure
a highly populated and densely urban residential area with little to no infrastructure
slum
the design and regulation of land in urban areas
urban planning
Which is the highest skyscraper in China?
Shanghai Tower
the revolution in the 1800s that led to urbanization
The Industrial Revolution
Name three benefits city living has. (Any answer accepted)
convenience, effiency, resources, cultural integration
This is measured by the number of people per square mile living in an area, and it is often high in big cities.
population density
Why is public transportation a key factor in a sustainable city?
less pollution
What two cities were the only mega-cities in 1970?
Tokyo and Newyork
Which factors contribute to the rise of urbanization? Name at least two.
population growth, industrization, commercialization, modernization
Why patients in remote locations often take trouble traveling to big cities to seek medical treatment?
better healthcare
the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas
(urban) sprawl
These are parking lots with public transportation connections that allow commuters and other people heading to city centers to leave their vehicles in the park and transfer to a bus or rail stystem.
Park and ride car parks or park and ride facilities.
Which country has the most polluted and worst air quality?
Bangladesh