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What is an urban settlement?
Is a place where many people live, like a city or a town.
what does CBD stand for?
Central business District
Which is bigger a city or a town?
City
Why can’t many poor people afford housing?
Because land and houses are very expensive.
Name two features of an urban settlement.
Many people, buildings or roads
What does one example of infrastructure?
Roads(or water, transport, communication)
Give an example of a metropolis.
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What does congestion cause?
Long travel time and more pollution.
why is it important to separate factories and homes?
To reduce pollution, noise and health problems.
What is CBD important in a city?
It is the main business and office area.
Why does a metropolis have more service?
Because it has a very large population.
Why do people live in slums?
They cannot afford proper housing near their jobs.
how is urban area different from a rural area?
Urban areas have more people and buildings while rural areas have fewer people and more farms.
Why do cities need complex infrastructure?
To support many people with transport, water and energy.
How is a town different from a city?
A town has fewer people and limited service, while a city has more people and more services.
What is utility stress?
Power outages and water shortages.
What might happen if a city has no zoning rules?
The city can become messy, crowded and polluted.
How does social heterogeneity help a city grow?
Different people bring new ideas, culture, and innovation.
What problems can happen if too many people move to cities.
Traffic, overcrowding, and pollution.
Why does rapid population growth cause traffic?
More people means more vehicles on the road.