OCR Geography Urbanisation Revision Notes
Master OCR Geography Urbanisation using simple revision notes, key facts and practice questions — all generated by AI for your exam.
Urbanisation refers to the increasing population of people living in urban areas, typically resulting from rural-to-urban migration and natural population growth. It has significant social, economic, and environmental implications.
Key Concepts
- 1Definition of urbanisation and its global trends
- 2Causes of urbanisation, including economic opportunities and rural push factors
- 3Impacts of urbanisation on cities, such as infrastructure strain and housing shortages
- 4Social challenges arising from urbanisation, including inequality and crime
- 5Sustainable urbanisation strategies and their importance
Simple Explanation
Urbanisation is when more people move to cities from the countryside, making cities grow. This can happen because cities offer better jobs and services. However, it can also lead to problems like overcrowding, pollution, and social issues. Understanding urbanisation helps us find ways to improve city living for everyone.
Memory Trick
“Remember 'URBAN' - Understand Rural-Urban migration, Benefits of cities, Addressing challenges, Needs for sustainability.”
Flashcards
What is urbanisation?
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Exam Questions
Describe and explain the impacts of urbanisation on cities. [6 marks]
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Discuss both positive and negative impacts, including infrastructure, social issues, and economic changes.
Explain how rural-to-urban migration contributes to urbanisation. [4 marks]
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Identify push and pull factors influencing migration and their effects on urban growth.
What is meant by sustainable urbanisation? [2 marks]
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Define sustainable urbanisation and provide examples of strategies.
Practice Quiz
What is the primary cause of urbanisation?
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