An Urban World (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What does urbanisation refer to?
What does urbanisation refer to?
Increasing % of population in urban areas
What proportion of the world's population currently lives in cities and urban areas?
What proportion of the world's population currently lives in cities and urban areas?
More than half
What percentage of people are projected to live in urban areas by 2050?
What percentage of people are projected to live in urban areas by 2050?
70%
What percentage of Asia's population is urban?
What percentage of Asia's population is urban?
46%
Which two regions are experiencing rapidly increasing urbanisation?
Which two regions are experiencing rapidly increasing urbanisation?
Asia and Africa
Which regions have over 80% of their population living in urban areas?
Which regions have over 80% of their population living in urban areas?
North America and South America
How are urbanisation rates changing in advanced countries?
How are urbanisation rates changing in advanced countries?
Slowing down
How do urbanisation rates in EDCs compare to advanced countries?
How do urbanisation rates in EDCs compare to advanced countries?
Much higher than in ACs
At what rate per year are cities growing in many LIDCs?
At what rate per year are cities growing in many LIDCs?
4-5%
Is the pace and pattern of urbanisation uniform across the world?
Is the pace and pattern of urbanisation uniform across the world?
No, it varies significantly