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URBANISATION trends

Published on Dec 19, 2015

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URBANISATION trends

An Introduction to Urban Geography  
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What'S THE  'Urban' here?

Look at this image. What do you see? 
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What's the 'urban here'?

Look at this image.  What do you see?
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What's the 'Urban' HERE?

Look at this image. What do you see?
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WHAT'S THE 'URBAN' HERE?

Look at this image. What do you see?
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Functions of cities

Based on the images, what ideas do you have about cities?
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What's the 'Urban'?  They're distinguished by:

  • Population size / Population density
  • Employment structure / Economic base
  • Range of facilities and services
  • Functions of cities 
  • Sphere of influence

Urbanisation: The increasing proportion of people living in cities.

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