megacities

Question 1

growth of mega cities: economic development

Answer 1

mega cites are produced by fast and sustained economic growth

Question 2

growth of mega cities: economies of scale

Answer 2

cramming as much as possible into on city

pros: 1) distances within the city are less than between smaller cities( financial savings)
2) communication between people and businesses is easier

Question 3

growth of mega cities:multiplier effect

Answer 3

• Success leads to more success.Once a large city prospering gathers momentum.
• More jobs; more people come to the city; More people need goods and services; more jobs etc.

Question 4

growth of Mega cities: population growth

Answer 4

• Urbanisation(Natural Increase + migration)

- Young people drawn to the “buzz” of the city, get jobs and end up staying