Changing Nations · Human Geography

Life in the Megacity

Examining the social and environmental challenges of living in cities with over ten million inhabitants.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does high density living affect the social wellbeing of a population?
  2. 2What are the environmental costs of sustaining a megacity?
  3. 3How can urban planning improve the quality of life in informal settlements?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9G8K04AC9G8K05
Year: Year 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Changing Nations
Period: Human Geography

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