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Urbanisation happened first in more economically developed countries, then in less economically developed countries.
True
Urbanisation has increased in rich countries since 1950s.
False
Lack of resources in rural areas is one of the factors leading to urbanisation in less developed countries.
True
The standard of living in cities and rural areas is more or less the same.
False
By 2050, more than two thirds of the world's population are expected to live in urban areas.
True
becoming larger in size or amount
expanding
doubled
counter-urbanisation
migrate
the movement of people out of cities to the surrounding areas
counter-urbanisation ( phi đô thị hóa )
became twice as big or twice as many
doubled
a rise in size, amount or degree
increase
go to live in another area or country
migrate
What is urbanisation?
It's a process by which urban areas grow bigger as more and
The process by which rural areas and urban areas merge into
The process by which rural areas grow bigger as more and mor
The process by which urban areas shrink as people move to ru
When did rapid urbanisation happen in Europe and North America?
In the 21st century
In the 18th century
In the 1950s
In the 19th and early 20th centuries
What do MEDCs and LEDCs stand for?
MEDCs stands for more economically developed countries. LEDCs stands for less economically developed countries.
Where did rapid urbanisation take place prior to 1950? Why?
Before the 1950s, rapid urbanisation took place in Europe and North America because it was the period of industrialisation in these areas.
What are some of the 'push' factors of urbanisation?
Some of the ‘push’ factors of urbanisation are lack of resources in rural areas, bad weather conditions, and competition from large agricultural companies.
Why are small farmers' lives difficult?
Because they have to suffer bad weather conditions and competition from large agricultural companies.
