True or false?
Urbanisation is the increasing percentage of the population living in towns and cities.
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True or false?
Urbanisation is the increasing percentage of the population living in towns and cities.
True.
Urbanisation is the increasing percentage of the population living in towns and cities
What is the definition of a megacity?
A megacity is a city with more than 10 million people.
Define the term natural increase.
Natural increase is when the birth rate is higher than the death rate. It accounts for roughly 60% of urban population growth.
State the meaning of push-pull factors.
Push-pull factors refer to factors that push people away from rural areas and pull them towards urban areas, leading to rural-to-urban migration.
What does counter urbanisation mean?
Counter urbanisation is where people move from an urban area into the surrounding rural region.
What is rural-urban migration?
Rural-urban migration is when many people are 'pulled' to the possibility of better pay and jobs in urban areas.
Define the term economic decline in terms of urbanisation.
Economic decline is when downward investment means people will move out of an urban area to elsewhere in search of better opportunities, affecting the rate of urbanisation.
By 2050, how much of the population will live in urban areas?
It is thought that by 2050 more than two-thirds (7 billion) of the world population will live in urban areas
What is economic development in relation to urbanisation?
Economic development is economic growth that drives urbanisation, where the faster the growth of secondary and tertiary employment sectors, the faster the growth of urbanisation.
Define the term urban regeneration.
Urban regeneration is the rebuilding of urban areas.
True or false?
The distribution of the UK population is even.
False.
The distribution of the UK population is uneven.
What is a conurbation?
A conurbation is an urban area formed by the merger and growth of several towns or cities.
Define population density.
Population density is the number of people living per square kilometer.
What does relief mean in the context of population distribution?
Relief refers to the terrain or topography of an area, which affects population distribution as it is harder to develop on mountainous terrain than lowland areas.
State the meaning of fertile land.
Fertile land refers to land that is suitable for agriculture, which attracts higher population densities.
What are the factors affecting population densities in the UK?
Factors affecting population densities in the UK include climate, employment opportunities, communications, terrain, soil quality, availability of raw materials, water supply, flat land, availability of ports, centres of specialisation and transport links.
Define a port city.
A port city is a city with a harbour or port for maritime trade and transportation.
Where is the most populous region in the UK?
The most populous region is the south-east of England, with cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester and areas with attractions, employment and entertainment.
Define the term uplands.
Uplands are areas of high ground or elevated regions, which often have poor soil quality and low population densities.
Where is the least populous region in the UK?
The lowest density is found in Northern Scotland due to its mountainous landscape and unpredictable climate