Geography GCSE
Megacities
What Megacities means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Megacities
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Reference: AQA
Their rapid expansion is a key feature of the global pattern of urban change, particularly in Asia and Africa.
Topics that use Megacities
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Conservation
- Counter-urbanisation
- Deindustrialisation and economic shift
- Ecological footprint
- Economic insecurity
- Employment
- Energy conservation
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