all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply

the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre

a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world

a city that has a population of more than 10 million people

the total value of goods produced by a country's industry

Mumbai: A global city

Geography

GIS: Visualising the human and physical geography of India

The climate of India

Monsoon season in India

The biomes of India

Coastal India: the Sundarbans

The population of India

Rural to urban migration in India

Opportunities in Mumbai

Challenges in Mumbai

Evaluating India's status as a global superpower

Climate change in India

This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of India, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about different places in India and how migration patterns influence their society.

India: a global superpower?

Mumbai is an example of a {{}} city - a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world.

A megacity is a city with a population over...

Being India’s financial and entertainment capital

A small village with fewer than 1000 people

A large settlement with a high population, buildings, and infrastructure

Which city is an example of rapid urban growth due to migration?

Rural areas have more people than urban areas

Urban areas have more buildings and a higher population than rural areas

Rural areas have more factories than urban areas

What is the main difference between rural and urban areas?

To find better job opportunities and services

Why do some people migrate from rural to urban areas?

Exit Quiz

Where is Mumbai located?