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2.4.9 L2 G12 Megacities

2.4.9 L2 G12 Megacities

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Megacities

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Dubai is NOT considered a megacity because...

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It is mainly for tourists

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Its population is only 3.3 million (2019)

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It is a coastal city

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It is a world city

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Megacities have a population of ...?

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Over 9,000

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Over 10 million

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Over 50 million

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Over 100 million

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From your knowledge of Nigeria, why do you think that Lagos is currently a growing megacity? There is more than one answer.

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Nigeria has had increased economic growth

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It is a great place to live with lots of tourists visiting regularly

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There is improved infrastructure throughout Lagos

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Lagos is a big capital city with lots of space for many large homes

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What are some of the problems that megacities may face? Give an explanation to your answer.

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Which of the following cities was already a megacity in 1950?

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Shanghai

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Dhaka

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New York

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Tokyo

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How do megacities form?

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People move from rural to urban locations for various push factors

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People move from rural to urban locations due to various pull factors

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People move into cities because they have families there and there are many cultures that rely on family

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Where are the majority of megacities located?

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Africa

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Europe

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Asia

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The Americas

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Which two are megacities in Central and South America?

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San Paulo

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Mexico City

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Lahore

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Lagos

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Urbanization is
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The process of urbaning
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When an increasing percentage of a country's population lives in cities
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When more people move from one city to another
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When the size of cities grow

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Identify a pull factor to an urban area

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Inadequate supplies of food

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Poor water supply

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Educational opportunities

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Overcrowding

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Why do you think that megacities are growing so much in the developing world? Think back to why people move into urban areas.

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