urban 1+2

• What historical milestone was reached in 2007 regarding urban population?


  More people live in cities than the countryside for the first time.
• When did the total human population reach 1 billion for the first time?

  1804
• What milestone did New York and Tokyo achieve in 1950?


  They became the first cities of over 10 million people.
• What are the key terms related to urbanisation?

  • Urbanisation
  • Megacity
  • Push factor
  • Pull factor
  • Natural increase
• What is the learning intention regarding urbanisation?

  To describe global trends of urbanisation.
• How has the total, rural, and urban population changed since 1950?

  The urban population has increased significantly while the rural population has decreased.
• What is the predicted change in total, rural, and urban populations by 2050?

  The urban population is expected to continue increasing while the rural population will decline.
• What is the formula for percentage change?


  Percentage change = (difference ÷ original) x 100
• Which statement is true regarding urban population growth from 1950 to 2000?

  Urban population grew more rapidly than rural population.
• Are high or low-income countries more urbanised?

  High-income countries (HICs) are more urbanised.
• Which continents have a high percentage of people living in urban areas?

  North America and Europe have a high percentage of urban population.
• How does urbanisation level vary within Africa?


  Urbanisation levels vary significantly, with some regions being highly urbanised and others remaining predominantly rural.
• What is the trend of urbanisation in high-income countries (HICs)?

  HICs are highly urbanised and continue to urbanise, but very slowly.
• What is the trend of urbanisation in low-income countries (LICs)?

  LICs are not yet urbanised but are urbanising.
• What is the trend of urbanisation in newly emerging economies (NEEs)?

  NEEs have recently become urbanised and continue to urbanise rapidly.
• What are the reasons for the growth of urban populations?

  • Rural-urban migration: people moving from rural to urban areas.
  • Natural increase: birth rate exceeds death rate.
  • Migrants are often in their 20s and 30s, likely to start families.
• What is rural-urban migration?

  It is the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
• What does natural increase refer to in urban areas?

  It refers to the birth rate being higher than the death rate.
• Why is the age of migrants important in urban areas?

  Because they are often of childbearing age, leading to more births than deaths.
• Why will the population of a place rise?

  Due to rural-urban migration and natural increase.
• Why will the population of a place fall?

  Due to high death rates or out-migration.
• Where will people migrate from and why?

  People will migrate from rural areas to urban areas in search of better job opportunities.
• What are the likely ages of migrants moving to urban areas?

  Migrants are often in their 20s and 30s.
• What causes urban population growth?

  Rural-urban migration and natural increase contribute to urban population growth.
• Why is it important to describe the location of Rio?

  It helps understand its significance regionally, nationally, and internationally.
• What are the key terms associated with the study of Rio de Janeiro?

  Location, opportunities, social, economic, environmental, stimulus for growth.
• What are the main services in Rio that support businesses?

  Banking, finance, and insurance.
• How does the migration of people to Rio affect its regional importance?

  It increases the workforce and supports local businesses.
• What is Rio's rank in terms of size among Brazilian cities?

  It is the second largest city in Brazil.
• What percentage of Brazil's GDP does Rio produce?

  5%
• Why is Rio considered the cultural capital of Brazil?

  It has over 50 museums and hosts an annual carnival.
• What makes Rio an international transport hub?

  It has 5 ports and 3 airports.
• What major international events were hosted in Rio?

  The 2016 Olympics and the 2014 World Cup.
• What is the significance of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio?


  It has been named one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.
• What does urban growth refer to?

  Increase in the population of a city.
• What is urban sprawl?

  Increase in the physical size of a city.
• What is natural increase in the context of urban growth?

  More births than deaths.
• What is rural-urban migration?

  Moving from rural to urban areas.
• What percentage of people in Rio are migrants?

  65%
• Why are many migrants in Rio of child-bearing age?

  They contribute to the natural increase in population.