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1UrbanisationUrbanisation is the growth in the proportion of a country's population living in urban areas
2Rural-Urban MigrationRural-Urban Migration is the process in which people move from the countryside to towns/cities
3Natural IncreaseNatural Increase is where the people moving into towns/cities were generally young adults, resulting in high levels of birth, therefore, the natural increase in population
4Land UseThe type of buildings or other features that are found in an area. E.g. Terraced Housing, Banks, Industrial Estates, Roads and Parks
5FunctionThe purpose of a particular area. E.g. for Residential Use, Recreation or Shopping etc
6Central Business District (CBD)The main shopping and service area in a city. It is usually found in the middle of the city, so that it is easily accessible.
7Inner CityThe area surrounding the CBD (Usually built before 1918 in the UK).
8Outer City/SuburbsThe area on the edge of the city. (Many were built after 1945 and get newer as you reach the edge of the city).
9Push FactorsFactors pushing people away from the rural areas
10Pull FactorsFactors attracting people to the urban areas