Urbanization
Definition
Urbanization refers to the increasing proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas. It involves the growth and expansion of cities due to factors like population growth and migration.
Analogy
Imagine a small village gradually transforming into a bustling city with tall buildings, busy streets filled with cars, and numerous shops and restaurants. This transformation represents urbanization - a shift from a quiet rural setting to an energetic urban environment.
Related terms
Megacity: A megacity is an extremely large city with a population exceeding 10 million people.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure refers to physical structures necessary for society's functioning such as roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and communication networks.
Suburban Sprawl: Suburban sprawl refers to the unrestricted spread of suburban development into neighboring rural areas.
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- How does urbanization impact the availability of freshwater?
- How does urbanization impact the nitrogen cycle?
- What are some negative impacts of urbanization?
- What is an effect of urbanization on the carbon cycle?
- How does urbanization impact the water cycle?
- How can cities mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization?
- How does urbanization impact natural resources?
- How does urbanization affect land use and economic development?
- What does urbanization refer to?
- How does urbanization affect natural biogeochemical cycles?
- How does urbanization impact the water cycle?
- How does urbanization contribute to the carbon cycle?
- What strategies can help mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization?
- How does urbanization impact the water cycle?
- How does urbanization impact the water cycle?
- How does urbanization impact the water cycle?
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