Rural–Urban Migration (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Rural-urban migration definition
Rural-urban migration definition
Movement of people from countryside to cities
When rural-urban migration began
When rural-urban migration began
Industrial Revolution, 18th century
% of world population in urban areas
% of world population in urban areas
55%
2 major consequences of rural-urban migration
2 major consequences of rural-urban migration
Urban sprawl and rural depopulation
Direction of migration in Ireland
Direction of migration in Ireland
West to east
Ireland agricultural employment decline since 1960s
Ireland agricultural employment decline since 1960s
75%
Age group most affected by rural-urban migration
Age group most affected by rural-urban migration
18-30 years
Average traffic speed in Dublin (non-bypassed areas)
Average traffic speed in Dublin (non-bypassed areas)
8 km/h
São Paulo population
São Paulo population
23.3 million
Megacity definition
Megacity definition
Urban area with population over 10 million
Sertão region dry season months
Sertão region dry season months
July to February
% of Brazil's population in cities
% of Brazil's population in cities
Over 85%
% of São Paulo living in favelas
% of São Paulo living in favelas
Over 40%
Self-help schemes
Self-help schemes
Residents get materials from councils to improve shelters
Site and service schemes
Site and service schemes
Gov provides plot & basic structure; residents finish build