Global trends in urbanisation

Geography

Factors affecting the growth of cities

Living sustainably in urban environments

Using GIS to visualise global trends in urbanisation

This unit teaches pupils about patterns and trends in global urbanisation. Pupils study regional variations, patterns and growth in urbanisation and the development of megacities. Pupils also learn about the changing factors affecting growth, urban land uses and sustainable urban living.

Patterns of global urbanisation

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Migration from urban areas to rural areas

Lack of jobs in rural areas leading people to migrate to cities

A decrease in agricultural production in cities

What is one major cause of urbanisation in developing countries?

The first cities to become megacities are now the largest global cities.

Many megacities have only grown to a significant size since 2000.

Which of the following statements is true about megacities?

Urban areas have fewer services and less population

Rural areas are more densely populated than urban areas

Urban areas have a high population density, rural areas are sparsely populated

Urban areas have less access to education than rural areas

What is the main difference between urban and rural areas?

The movement of people from cities to rural areas

The growth of cities as more people move into urban areas

The process of building factories in rural areas

High birth rates and falling death rates due to improved healthcare

What is the main reason for population growth in many developing countries?

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

Order the following cities by population, from largest to smallest:

Starter Quiz

What is the main difference between urban and rural areas?