Consequences of Urbanisation — Eduqas GCSE Geography A C111
Eduqas GCSE Geography A · C111
Consequences of Urbanisation
Key Idea 2.3: Urban Issues in contrasting global cities
What you need to know
Compare ways of life in two contrasting global cities, one in a low-income country (LIC) or newly industrialised country (NIC), and one in a high-income country (HIC).
Contextualize the studies within the regional, national, and global settings of each city.
Explain the reasons for urban growth, including natural population change and migration.
Analyze how each city connects to its wider city-region and the world through migration.
Assess the push and pull factors for rural-to-urban migration and the reasons for historical or recent international migration.
Describe the social and cultural patterns within each city and evaluate the contribution of the informal economy in the LIC/NIC city.
Assess current urban challenges in these cities, focusing on reducing poverty, managing deprivation, and providing housing.
