SpecificationThe consequences of mega-city growth for individuals and societies.
One case study of a contemporary mega-city experiencing rapid growth.
Definitions
Urbanisation
The growth in the percentage of people living in urban areas. This may be due to rural to urban migration as well as natural increase within the cities themselves.
Megacity
A city with a population of more than 10 million people.
One case study of a contemporary mega-city experiencing rapid growth.
Definitions
Urbanisation
The growth in the percentage of people living in urban areas. This may be due to rural to urban migration as well as natural increase within the cities themselves.
Megacity
A city with a population of more than 10 million people.
Interactive mega-cities map - click on image below
http://luminocity3d.org/WorldCity/#4/36.46/12.39
Case study: Mumbai
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Mumbai enquiry:
Enquiry question: What are the consequences of megacity growth for individuals and societies?
Your overall analysis should try and link to the 4Ps:
PLACE: Give a specific relative location / comment on scale / describe the relevant physical & human characteristics
PROCESSES: What are the human / physical mechanisms of change relevant to this case study? (think SPEED) Does a specific system apply? (linear, circular, complex, physical, human)
Social (+/-):
Political (+/-):
Economic (+/-):
Environmental (+/-):
Demographic (+/-):
POWER: Who is influencing and affecting change or equilibrium in this case? (citizens, governments, institutions, physical processes, other players?)
POSSIBILITIES: What alternative events, futures, outcomes are possible? To what degree are human / environmental systems able to adapt or change?
Enquiry question: What are the consequences of megacity growth for individuals and societies?
Your overall analysis should try and link to the 4Ps:
PLACE: Give a specific relative location / comment on scale / describe the relevant physical & human characteristics
PROCESSES: What are the human / physical mechanisms of change relevant to this case study? (think SPEED) Does a specific system apply? (linear, circular, complex, physical, human)
Social (+/-):
Political (+/-):
Economic (+/-):
Environmental (+/-):
Demographic (+/-):
POWER: Who is influencing and affecting change or equilibrium in this case? (citizens, governments, institutions, physical processes, other players?)
POSSIBILITIES: What alternative events, futures, outcomes are possible? To what degree are human / environmental systems able to adapt or change?
Assessment
“To the local population, megacities have more advantages than disadvantages.” Discuss this statement. 10 marks