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What is the primary reason for rural-urban migration?
What is the primary reason for rural-urban migration?
What is a positive consequence of urbanisation?
What is a positive consequence of urbanisation?
What is a pull factor of urbanisation?
What is a pull factor of urbanisation?
What is a negative consequence of urbanisation?
What is a negative consequence of urbanisation?
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What is urbanisation?
What is urbanisation?
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Which of the following is NOT a push factor driving urbanisation?
Which of the following is NOT a push factor driving urbanisation?
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What is a consequence of urbanisation that affects the environment?
What is a consequence of urbanisation that affects the environment?
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Which of the following is a social consequence of urbanisation?
Which of the following is a social consequence of urbanisation?
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What is a positive economic consequence of urbanisation?
What is a positive economic consequence of urbanisation?
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Which of the following is a pull factor of urbanisation?
Which of the following is a pull factor of urbanisation?
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Study Notes
Definition of Urbanisation
- Urbanisation is the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth and development of cities.
Causes of Urbanisation
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Push Factors:
- Poverty and lack of opportunities in rural areas
- Natural disasters, conflict, or environmental degradation in rural areas
- Limited access to education, healthcare, and other services in rural areas
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Pull Factors:
- Better job opportunities and higher paying jobs in urban areas
- Access to education, healthcare, and other services in urban areas
- Greater social and cultural opportunities in urban areas
Consequences of Urbanisation
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Social Consequences:
- Increased population density and crowding in urban areas
- Changes in traditional family structures and social networks
- Increased social inequality and segregation
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Economic Consequences:
- Increased economic growth and development
- Increased competition for jobs and resources
- Increased cost of living and housing prices
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Environmental Consequences:
- Increased air and water pollution
- Increased waste and pollution
- Loss of natural habitats and biodiversity
Positives of Urbanisation
- Increased economic opportunities and growth
- Improved access to education, healthcare, and other services
- Greater social and cultural diversity and opportunities
Negatives of Urbanisation
- Increased social inequality and segregation
- Increased environmental degradation and pollution
- Decreased quality of life and increased stress due to crowding and competition
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Test your knowledge of urbanization, including the push and pull factors that drive it, its consequences, and its positive and negative effects.
