
Key words for GCSE Geography.
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mega |
Mega cities are urban areas with populations of more than ten million people.
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migration |
Migration is when people move from one area to another.
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pollution |
Pollution is the presence of harmful or poisonous chemicals, noise or dirt in an environment.
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recycling |
Waste recycling is the process of reusing or repurposing items that would otherwise be discarded.
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sanitation |
Sanitation refers to the measures taken to protect and improve public health.
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social |
Social opportunities are chances for people to improve their circumstances and quality of life.
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sprawl |
Urban sprawl is the unplanned growth of the city outwards into the countryside.
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squatter |
A squatter settlement is an area where the people have no rights to the land and are living there illegally.
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sustainable |
Sustainable urban living is a city in which there is minimal damage to the environment and a secure economy.
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transport |
Improvements in public transport should result in a higher demand and a more sustainable system.
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urban |
Sustainable urban living includes the use of public transport, renewable resources and energy efficiency.
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urbanisation
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Urbanisation is the increase in the movement of people from rural to urban areas.
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