Urbanisation in Australia

Describe Australia’s population distribution (where people live).

• distribution is widespread

• Most settlement occurs along the coastline, particularly along the east coast of Australia

• most settlement occurs in the interior

• Most settlement occurs along the coastline, particularly along the west coast of Australia

Which is a reason for fewer people living in very remote and remote areas?

• water scarcity due to climatic factors. Australia’s interior is, in general, arid and hot.

• Agriculture is difficult

• Because of low population densities there is very little infrastructure and opportunities for employment

• High pollution

what is urban sprawl?

• upgrading infrastructure to support increased population, without increasing the urban footprint

• the outward spread of cities.

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between which years did urban sprawl occur in South East Queensland

• 1946 - 1995

• 1995 - 2017

What is urbanisation?

• The movement of people from rural to urban areas, usually rapidly
• An increase in people living in rural areas
• The moment of people from one place to another
• The process of cities expanding into rural areas

Which of these is a negative economic consequence of urbanisation?

• Less services available in the city

• Ability to share culture and religions

• Destruction of the natural environment

• Less money for rural infrastructure/services

Which of these is a positive social consequence of urbanisation?

• Leaving family and friends behind in rural areas
• Ability to share cultures and religions
• More pollution to the air and environment
• Increase in services and infrastructure in rural areas

Which of these is NOT an environmental consequence of urbanisation?

• Increase in water pollution

• More efficient services

• Loss of natural land/habitats

• Increase in air pollution

What is a push factor leading to migration?

• Poverty
• More job opportunities
• Closer to family and friends
• Better services

What is a pull factor?

• Something that draws people into another area
• Something that draws people from an area
• A cart that needs pulling
• The movement of people from one area to another