Questions and Answers
What is the process of increased urban living called?
Urbanisation
What are some of the benefits of urban areas that attract people?
A greater range of services, better facilities, and more amenities
What problem is created by urbanisation due to the distance between people's homes and workplaces?
The need for people to travel
Why do people feel pushed from rural areas to urban areas?
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What led to a decrease in the number of people needed to work in agriculture in the 18th and 19th centuries?
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Study Notes
Urbanisation
- The majority of people have historically worked in agriculture and lived in rural areas.
- Changes in agricultural practices in the 18th and 19th centuries led to fewer people being needed to provide food, causing people to move to towns and cities.
- Urbanisation is the process of increasing urban living, and it is happening globally as more countries become industrialized.
- Benefits of urban areas include:
- Greater range of services like health and education
- Better facilities, including water, sanitation, and electricity supplies
- More amenities such as parks and entertainment venues
- Problems of urbanisation include:
- Traffic congestion
- Increased emissions affecting air quality
- Increased pressure on services like drinking water and waste management
- Increased housing and land prices
- Negative impact on rural communities, including:
- Smaller population to work in local agriculture
- Closure of local businesses
- Cutbacks in services
Climate Change
- Climate change refers to long-term changes to global or regional climate, including temperature, rainfall, and other weather patterns.
- Greenhouse gases trap heat from the Sun, making the Earth warm enough for humans to survive.
- Human activities that increase greenhouse gases include:
- Deforestation
- Burning fossil fuels (oil, coal, gas)
- Sending waste to landfill
- Agriculture
- Effects of climate change include:
- Rising sea levels
- Extreme weather, such as flooding and droughts
- Long periods of drought leading to forest fires
- Melting of snow-covered areas, impacting wildlife
- Increased demand for water due to hotter weather
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This quiz explores the negative consequences of urbanization, including traffic congestion, air pollution, and strain on resources such as water and waste management. Test your understanding of the challenges that come with urban growth.
