Megacities/Urbanisation

Urbanization is

• The process of urbaning
• When an increasing percentage of a country's population lives in cities
• When more people move from one city to another
• When the size of cities grow

A mega-city is defined as

• a city with more than 10 million people
• a city with more than 20 million people
• a city that has global influence
• a city that receives more migrants than loses emmigrants

Sydney is NOT considered a megacity because...

• It is in Australia

• Its population is only 5 million

• It is a coastal city

• It is a world city

Which of the following cities was already a megacity in 1950?

• Shanghai

• Dhaka

• Java

• Tokyo

There are ---- megacities in the world as of 2019

• less than 15

• 15-20

• 20-25

• more than 25

Most of the world's megacities are in

• Australia

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Which two are megacities in Central and South America?

• San Paulo

• Mexico City

• Lahore

• Lagos

What is the word that matches this definition:

The number of people living within one square Km of land

• City Growth

• Urban Sprawl

• Population Distribution

• Population Density

Some of the problems with Megacities include?

• Lack of proper water supply and sanitation (toilet and drinking water facilities)

• All of the above.

• Air quality issues due to smog (car fumes and industrial fumes)

• Pollution such as rubbish and human waste.

What does 'Push factor' mean?

• Things that make people want to leave an area, such as high crime, lack of education, and health services.

• Things that attract people to move to an area, such as greater employment opportunities.