Urbanisation is a global phenomenon. Urban areas have a variety of functions and land uses. Rapid urbanisation has led to the development of squatter settlements and an informal sector to the economy. Attempts can be made to ensure that urban living is sustainable.

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Cities – Test it!

What is ‘urbanisation’? Which is the biggest city on earth? Where is the Bullring? Where is Gibbet Street and who are its main inhabitants? What are the main problems in squatter settlements? What are the characteristics of a sustainable city?

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Some top tips! 1. Print out the Test It! Questions – it will allow you to replicate exam conditions and also allows you to give your eyes a rest from the computer screen whilst doing your crucial revision. 2. Make a copy of the Remember It! Section and put in a place that you often look at. i.e. front of a journal, next to a mirror, on a kitchen cupboard door, etc.