A rapidly growing city (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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What is a rapidly growing city?
What is a rapidly growing city?
City with significant pop increases over short periods
Where are rapidly growing cities typically found?
Where are rapidly growing cities typically found?
Developing or emerging countries
Mexico City population in the 1950s
Mexico City population in the 1950s
Approximately 2 million people
Mexico City population in 2024
Mexico City population in 2024
Approximately 22 million residents
Mexico City's ranking in Western Hemisphere
Mexico City's ranking in Western Hemisphere
Most populated metropolitan area
Mexico City annual growth rate in the 1950s
Mexico City annual growth rate in the 1950s
5.5% per year
Mexico City annual growth rate in 2024
Mexico City annual growth rate in 2024
Approximately 1% per year
3 main causes of Mexico City's growth
3 main causes of Mexico City's growth
Natural increase, migration, economic investment
Natural increase definition
Natural increase definition
When birth rates exceed death rates
Primary source of migrants to Mexico City
Primary source of migrants to Mexico City
Rural areas within Mexico itself
How economic investment drives urban growth
How economic investment drives urban growth
Creates jobs that attract people to the city
Housing impact of rapid growth in Mexico City
Housing impact of rapid growth in Mexico City
Self-built housing and informal settlements
Infrastructure pressure from rapid growth
Infrastructure pressure from rapid growth
Water supply systems struggle to meet demand