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What is the main cause for urbanisation in developed countries |
Industrialisation |
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What is the main reason for urbanisation in emerging countries |
Moving for better quality of life, jobs, natural birth rates are higher than death rates |
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What is one of the effects of urbanisation in a developing cities |
Illegal, unplanned shanty towns often develop |
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What is an environmental impact of urbanisation |
Air, noise, and water pollution all increase |
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What is a social impact of urbanisation |
Gap between rich and poor widens - especially in emerging and developing countries |
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What is a positive economic impact of urbanisation |
Investment increases, leading to greater economic opportunities |
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Why does the North of the UK have a lower population density |
Because there are fewer major cities and higher relief of land makes it more difficult to build settlements. As well as more extreme weather conditions |
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Why is Liverpool and London densely populated |
Because of its rivers and ports, which traditionally provided opportunities for industry, trade, and employment |
