City Growth & Development
What usually causes a small settlement to grow into a town?
More jobs, trade, or resources attracting more people.
Name one reason people might leave a rural area.
lack of jobs, poor services, natural disasters
What is one improvement Chisinau could make to become more sustainable?
better transport, recycling, energy-efficient buildings, green areas
What is one common environmental problem that large cities face?
air pollution, water shortages, waste
Why did cities begin to grow during the early farming era?
People could stay in one place and produce food surpluses.
What is one reason why ancient cities were often extremely compact (densely populated)?
City walls limited space, so everyone lived close together
Everything had to be in walking distance
Name one reason people might move to a city.
job opportunities, education, healthcare, safety
Why might people from rural Moldova move to Chisinau?
More job opportunities, better services, education, healthcare
Name one way cities can reduce traffic congestion.
public transport, bike lanes, car-free zones, more pedestrian-friendly paths
What caused people to cease being nomadic and develop settlements? When did this happen?
Agricultural revolution, 10,000 years ago
How does improved transportation help a city grow?
Allows people and goods to move more easily, encouraging jobs and migration
How can economic change influence people’s decision to migrate?
Better paid work in cities attracts people; loss of rural jobs pushes them away.
Describe one way Chisinau shows signs of modern city growth.
expanding suburbs, traffic congestion, increased housing developments, increased amenities (cafes, restaurants, shopping centers)
Why is improving housing quality important for a sustainable city?
Safer living conditions, less overcrowding, better health.
Why did urban populations rise dramatically during the Industrial Revolution?
Factory jobs attracted rural people; better wages in cities.
Why might a city begin expanding into the countryside around it?
100 Bonus: how many people live in slums?Population growth and demand for housing or services.
Bonus: 1 in 3
Why might a family move even if it is difficult or dangerous to migrate?
They believe the new location offers better long-term opportunities or safety.
What is one environmental challenge Chisinau faces?
pollution, old infrastructure, waste issues, limited green space
How can green spaces improve life in a city?
Improve air quality, reduce heat, provide recreation
How has global urbanisation changed in the last 100 years?
200 bonus: how many people move to cities each week worldwide?
Most of the world shifted from mostly rural to mostly urban.
Bonus: over 3 million
Describe one challenge cities face as they grow larger.
traffic congestion, pressure on services, pollution, housing shortages, inequality
Explain how migration can change the structure of a city.
Increases population; creates new neighbourhoods; can cause overcrowding or expansion.
What are the stages of development? Name a characteristic of each one.
200 bonus: which is Moldova in and why?
BASIC - IMPROVING - ADVANCED - SUSTAINABLE
Explain one long-term benefit of investing in sustainable technologies.
Lower pollution, reduced resource use, better health, lower costs over time.
What connection often exists between a country’s wealth and its level of urbanisation?
Wealthier countries usually have more urban populations due to developed economies and services; poorer countries may urbanise quickly without the same infrastructure