The Urban Explosion (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What is Africa's current urbanisation status?
What is Africa's current urbanisation status?
Least urbanised, fastest growth rate
What percentage of Africa's population lives in urban areas?
What percentage of Africa's population lives in urban areas?
Approximately 40%
What are the two primary mechanisms driving urban growth in Africa?
What are the two primary mechanisms driving urban growth in Africa?
Rural-urban migration & internal growth
What are push factors in rural-urban migration?
What are push factors in rural-urban migration?
Conditions forcing people to leave rural areas
Which is an economic push factor in rural Africa?
Which is an economic push factor in rural Africa?
Limited employment opportunities
Which environmental factor pushes people from rural areas?
Which environmental factor pushes people from rural areas?
Climate change affecting rainfall patterns
What is internal growth in African cities?
What is internal growth in African cities?
When birth rates exceed death rates
Why are death rates lower in African cities?
Why are death rates lower in African cities?
Better access to healthcare & medical facilities
Which city is experiencing rapid urban growth in Nigeria?
Which city is experiencing rapid urban growth in Nigeria?
Lagos
Which cities show particularly strong growth?
Which cities show particularly strong growth?
Coastal cities & those on transport routes