Geography GCSE
Rapid Urbanisation
What Rapid Urbanisation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Rapid Urbanisation
The fast increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities, occurring at a pace that outstrips the provision of housing and services.
Topics that use Rapid Urbanisation
- Rapid growth, within the chosen developing country or emerging country city, results in a number of challenges that need to be managed (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bottom-Up Approach
- Informal Economy
- Informal Settlement (Favela/Slum)
- Site and Service Scheme
- Top-Down Approach
Using Rapid Urbanisation in the exam
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