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The percentage of the world's population living in rural areas is increasing due to urbanization.
The percentage of the world's population living in rural areas is increasing due to urbanization.
False (B)
Urbanization only occurs through the migration of people from urban to rural areas.
Urbanization only occurs through the migration of people from urban to rural areas.
False (B)
If 3 million people move from rural to urban areas weekly, the rate of urbanization is constant, regardless of birth rates.
If 3 million people move from rural to urban areas weekly, the rate of urbanization is constant, regardless of birth rates.
False (B)
If the number of people moving from rural to urban areas remains constant and urban birth rates decline, the overall rate of urbanization will gradually decrease.
If the number of people moving from rural to urban areas remains constant and urban birth rates decline, the overall rate of urbanization will gradually decrease.
If 3 million people move from rural to urban areas weekly, then at the end of the year the urban population will grow by greater than 150 million people.
If 3 million people move from rural to urban areas weekly, then at the end of the year the urban population will grow by greater than 150 million people.
The presence of the acronym 'WONUB' suggests a focus on user behavior within a specific online platform, implying a tool or methodology designed for analyzing user engagement.
The presence of the acronym 'WONUB' suggests a focus on user behavior within a specific online platform, implying a tool or methodology designed for analyzing user engagement.
The phrase 'ww to om k lic C.c.c w tr re' indicates a complex algorithm used for data encryption, signifying a high level of cybersecurity protocol.
The phrase 'ww to om k lic C.c.c w tr re' indicates a complex algorithm used for data encryption, signifying a high level of cybersecurity protocol.
The repetition of characters like 'c' in 'C.c.c' implies a checksum verification process is used to ensure data integrity.
The repetition of characters like 'c' in 'C.c.c' implies a checksum verification process is used to ensure data integrity.
The expression 'tr re' followed by periods suggests a truncated command in a programming language, which is used to execute a specific function.
The expression 'tr re' followed by periods suggests a truncated command in a programming language, which is used to execute a specific function.
The arrangement suggests a structured format indicating a compilation of statistical data.
The arrangement suggests a structured format indicating a compilation of statistical data.
The text implies an outline for a marketing strategy, indicating a structured approach.
The text implies an outline for a marketing strategy, indicating a structured approach.
The structure suggests organized project management steps, demonstrating strategic planning.
The structure suggests organized project management steps, demonstrating strategic planning.
The sequence represents a coded message with a specific decryption key required to reveal its hidden content, serving as a form of steganography.
The sequence represents a coded message with a specific decryption key required to reveal its hidden content, serving as a form of steganography.
Urbanization primarily involves the movement of people from rural areas to suburban areas.
Urbanization primarily involves the movement of people from rural areas to suburban areas.
Urbanization leads to a decrease in the demand for infrastructure such as transportation and utilities.
Urbanization leads to a decrease in the demand for infrastructure such as transportation and utilities.
Rural areas tend to have a higher concentration of job opportunities compared to urban areas.
Rural areas tend to have a higher concentration of job opportunities compared to urban areas.
Increased urbanization generally correlates with a decreased average standard of living for people.
Increased urbanization generally correlates with a decreased average standard of living for people.
Urban sprawl results in a more efficient use of land resources compared to compact urban development.
Urban sprawl results in a more efficient use of land resources compared to compact urban development.
Urbanization has no impact on environmental pollution due to technological advancements.
Urbanization has no impact on environmental pollution due to technological advancements.
The growth of urban areas typically reduces the pressure on natural resources found in rural areas.
The growth of urban areas typically reduces the pressure on natural resources found in rural areas.
Urbanization is exclusively a modern phenomenon; it did not occur in ancient civilizations.
Urbanization is exclusively a modern phenomenon; it did not occur in ancient civilizations.
Less than half of the world's population currently resides in towns and cities.
Less than half of the world's population currently resides in towns and cities.
The lesson focuses on the reasons behind the population shift toward urban areas, analyzing the factors contributing to the historical expansion of towns and cities.
The lesson focuses on the reasons behind the population shift toward urban areas, analyzing the factors contributing to the historical expansion of towns and cities.
This lesson is part of the Year 9 SST curriculum.
This lesson is part of the Year 9 SST curriculum.
The lesson on urban growth utilizes only the textbook and PPT; no online homework is assigned.
The lesson on urban growth utilizes only the textbook and PPT; no online homework is assigned.
The lesson 'How did our cities and towns grow?' is found on pages 44-45 of the textbook.
The lesson 'How did our cities and towns grow?' is found on pages 44-45 of the textbook.
Demographic shifts have shown consistent populations in rural and urban areas over the last century.
Demographic shifts have shown consistent populations in rural and urban areas over the last century.
Understanding the growth of urban centers is irrelevant to understanding resource allocation and infrastructure planning.
Understanding the growth of urban centers is irrelevant to understanding resource allocation and infrastructure planning.
A decline in agricultural productivity has no correlation with the growth of cities or towns.
A decline in agricultural productivity has no correlation with the growth of cities or towns.
The repeated phrase 'Change Exchange' is a prominent element of the content.
The repeated phrase 'Change Exchange' is a prominent element of the content.
The abbreviation 'PD' is likely unrelated to the main subject of the content based on its placement.
The abbreviation 'PD' is likely unrelated to the main subject of the content based on its placement.
The presence of '!W' in the content strongly suggests that the content relates to collaborative writing.
The presence of '!W' in the content strongly suggests that the content relates to collaborative writing.
The string 'F- t' most probably relates to a timestamp or other data indicator on standard documents.
The string 'F- t' most probably relates to a timestamp or other data indicator on standard documents.
The inclusion of mixed-case lettering in a seemingly haphazard manner throughout the text implies that it needs to be decoded using steganography.
The inclusion of mixed-case lettering in a seemingly haphazard manner throughout the text implies that it needs to be decoded using steganography.
The text refers to the 'Federal Trade re..', implying it may be an unfinished reference to the Federal Trade Regulations.
The text refers to the 'Federal Trade re..', implying it may be an unfinished reference to the Federal Trade Regulations.
The series of letters at the bottom 'C lic k om' indicates a possible license for commercial reuse.
The series of letters at the bottom 'C lic k om' indicates a possible license for commercial reuse.
The acronym 'XC' at the top should be decoded using a simple Caesar cipher.
The acronym 'XC' at the top should be decoded using a simple Caesar cipher.
Villages that were easily accessible from multiple directions were more likely to develop into towns.
Villages that were easily accessible from multiple directions were more likely to develop into towns.
The presence of abundant sunshine was a primary factor determining where factories were built during the Industrial Revolution.
The presence of abundant sunshine was a primary factor determining where factories were built during the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution is considered to have started in the 19th Century.
The Industrial Revolution is considered to have started in the 19th Century.
Towns emerged primarily due to their strategic locations that facilitated connectivity; this preceded the sprawling of factories during the Industrial Revolution
Towns emerged primarily due to their strategic locations that facilitated connectivity; this preceded the sprawling of factories during the Industrial Revolution
Industrial factories in the 18th Century were constructed exclusively in remote rural areas to minimize pollution impact on towns
Industrial factories in the 18th Century were constructed exclusively in remote rural areas to minimize pollution impact on towns
The growth of villages into towns was solely dependent on aesthetic appeal rather than strategic advantages.
The growth of villages into towns was solely dependent on aesthetic appeal rather than strategic advantages.
The shift from rural to urban population during the Industrial Revolution had no correlation with factory placement.
The shift from rural to urban population during the Industrial Revolution had no correlation with factory placement.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the size and importance of a village was significantly determined by its proximity to essential resources and transportation routes.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the size and importance of a village was significantly determined by its proximity to essential resources and transportation routes.
The presence of rivers aided the prosperity of villages as they grew into towns.
The presence of rivers aided the prosperity of villages as they grew into towns.
The Industrial Revolution's factory locations were heavily influenced by local universities for access to advanced research.
The Industrial Revolution's factory locations were heavily influenced by local universities for access to advanced research.
Flashcards
What is Urbanisation?
What is Urbanisation?
The process where an increasing proportion of a population lives in towns and cities.
WWW
WWW
Refers to the World Wide Web, a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.
.com
.com
An abbreviation for 'dot com,' it is a top-level domain name indicating a website is likely a commercial entity.
HTTP
HTTP
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URL
URL
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HTML
HTML
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Web Browser
Web Browser
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Website
Website
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IP address
IP address
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Urban Growth
Urban Growth
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Urban Population
Urban Population
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City Definition
City Definition
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Town Definition
Town Definition
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Settlement
Settlement
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Urban Demographics
Urban Demographics
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Urban Development
Urban Development
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Urban Infrastructure
Urban Infrastructure
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What is an ETF?
What is an ETF?
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What is Diversification?
What is Diversification?
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What is Trading?
What is Trading?
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What is Risk Management?
What is Risk Management?
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What is a Commodity?
What is a Commodity?
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What is an Index?
What is an Index?
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What is a Bull Market?
What is a Bull Market?
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What is a Bear Market?
What is a Bear Market?
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Urbanization
Urbanization
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Urban Area
Urban Area
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Rural-Urban Migration
Rural-Urban Migration
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Birth Rate
Birth Rate
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Global Urban Shift
Global Urban Shift
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Villages
Villages
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Towns
Towns
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Factories
Factories
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Industrial Towns
Industrial Towns
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Manufacturing
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Key Industrial Resources
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Coal
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Water
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Study Notes
- Unit 3.1 explores how cities and towns grow.
- Today, more than half of all humans live in towns, cities and megacities.
- Key words associated with the subject are farming, settlements, town, industry, urbanization, and megacity.
How Settlements Evolved
- Humans used to hunt and gather wild fruits and seeds, constantly moving in search of food.
- Approximately 12,000 years ago, people started planting seeds and raising animals like sheep, marking the beginning of farming.
- Farming allowed people to settle in one place, leading to the growth of clusters of dwellings known as settlements.
Growth and Development
- Farmers began growing surplus produce to sell, giving rise to markets.
- Villages grew around these markets.
- Villages with advantages, such as easier access, developed into towns.
- The Industrial Revolution started in the 18th century.
- Factories needing coal and water, sprung up in or near towns.
Urbanization
- People from rural areas migrated to towns seeking work in the new factories.
- Towns then transformed into cities.
- Industry expanded to other European countries and the USA, leading to the growth of their towns and cities as well.
- Currently, African and Asian cities are experiencing the fastest rates of growth.
- Every week, approximately 3 million people worldwide move from rural areas to urban areas, while many babies are born in urban areas.
- Urbanization defines the increasing percentage of the world's population living in urban areas.
Urban Sprawl
- Urban areas expand as populations grow, absorbing nearby towns and even rural areas.
- A megacity has over 10 million residents.
- There were 33 megacities in the world in 2019.
- Major cities merge to form megacities.
- Tokyo is the biggest megacity with over 37 million residents.
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Explore the evolution of human settlements, from early farming communities to the urbanization driven by the Industrial Revolution. Understand the factors that influenced the growth of villages into towns and cities. Discover the key terms related to urbanization and megacities.
