harmful substances in air, water, or sound

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

district or urban area created without official planning or support; often homes are self-built and infrastructure may not work well

Challenges of living in cities

Geography

The growth of cities

GIS: Visualising and analysing the growth of cities

Urban structure and land use

Global cities and megacities

Population in cities

Benefits of living in cities

Regenerating cities

Steel cities: Tangshan and Sheffield

Cities and climate change

Sustainable cities

The future of cities

This unit teaches pupils about how cities have grown and developed over time. Life in contrasting cities is explored through focussing on Manila and London.

Cities: What are they like to live in?

all the basic systems in a country, such as transport networks

area built without planning or official support

Fewer people living in informal settlements

What is a likely effect of rapid population growth in a city?

There is more traffic and industrial activity

Why might air pollution be worse in some cities?

When a city’s population increases quickly, services often grow more {{}} than the number of people.

Services grow at the same pace as population

What is a common misunderstanding about city services?

Living in, or related to, towns and cities

Systems like roads, water pipes and electricity

A place where housing has been built without planning permission

The overall well-being of people in an area

Match these keywords with their meanings:

Which of the following best describes a challenge people might face in a city?

It’s usually cheaper than the countryside

Why might people choose to live in a city?

Some people live in {{}} settlements, which may lack running water or electricity.

Some people live in informal or overcrowded housing

Why is the statement “Everyone in a city lives in modern, well-planned housing” not true?

Which city feature helps reduce traffic and pollution?

Starter Quiz