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According to projections, what percentage of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2030?
According to projections, what percentage of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2030?
- 40%
- 70%
- 60% (correct)
- 50%
A low population density is a characteristic feature of a city.
A low population density is a characteristic feature of a city.
False (B)
Name two features that make cities unique?
Name two features that make cities unique?
Large population size, Built-up area, High population density, Range of functions
By 2030, ________ is projected to be the most populated city in the world, with 36.9 million people.
By 2030, ________ is projected to be the most populated city in the world, with 36.9 million people.
Match each city with its projected population in 2030:
Match each city with its projected population in 2030:
Flashcards
What is a city?
What is a city?
A defined urban area within a country.
Feature of cities: Population
Feature of cities: Population
Large population size.
Feature of cities: Built-up area
Feature of cities: Built-up area
Concentration of buildings and infrastructure.
Feature of cities: Population density
Feature of cities: Population density
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Feature of cities: Range of functions
Feature of cities: Range of functions
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Study Notes
- A city constitutes a defined urban area within a country.
- The UN projects that the global urban population could increase from 50% in 2007 to 60% by 2030.
- Figure 7.1 illustrates a world map showing the projected top 10 most populated cities in the world in 2030.
Projected Top 10 Most Populated Cities in 2030
- New Delhi, India is projected to have 38.9 million people.
- Tokyo, Japan is projected to have 36.6 million people.
- Shanghai, China is projected to have 32.9 million people.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh is projected to have 28.1 million people.
- Cairo, Egypt is projected to have 25.5 million people.
- Mumbai, India is projected to have 24.6 million people.
- Beijing, China is projected to have 24.3 million people.
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to have 21.9 million people.
Unique Features of Cities
- Large population size.
- High population density.
- Built-up area.
- Range of functions.
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Explore the unique features of cities and projections for the top 10 most populated cities in the world by 2030. Understand the demographic shifts shaping urban landscapes. Learn about population size, density, and functions.
