People and Places: Settlement Patterns · Human Geography

Urbanization and Rural Change

Examining the global trend of people moving from rural areas to large urban centers.

Key Questions

  1. 1What are the primary 'pull' factors drawing people into mega cities?
  2. 2How does rapid urbanization put pressure on existing infrastructure and services?
  3. 3What are the social consequences for rural communities when young people migrate away?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9G7K05
Year: Year 7
Subject: Geography
Unit: People and Places: Settlement Patterns
Period: Human Geography

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