IB GEO Urban Environments Key Words - Sustainable Urban Systems GEHU

68% of the global population in urban areas.

60% of global population in suburban areas.

75% of the global population in rural areas.

50% of the global population in rural areas.

Only developed countries will see urban growth.

Rural areas will continue to dominate in population.

Every region will become predominantly urban by 2050.

Regions will remain balanced between rural and urban.

Desire for higher education.

Escaping city overcrowding.

Avoiding natural disasters.

Seeking opportunities and better living conditions.

Aging populations and stability.

Young populations and dynamic growth.

Reduced migration patterns.

Declining birth rates.

Floods are rare in cities.

Earthquakes occur mostly in mountainous regions.

Hurricanes can significantly impact coastal urban areas.

Droughts primarily affect rural areas.

Flooding risks due to rising sea levels and storms.

Snowstorms are the main concern in low-lying areas.

Earthquakes are common in flat regions.

Air pollution is the biggest issue.

High population density exacerbates climate change impacts in cities.

Low population density reduces risks.

Suburban areas are more affected.

Rural areas face more climate challenges.

Earthquakes pose significant risks to urban environments.

Landslides occur in flat urban areas.

Blizzards only affect northern cities.

Tsunamis are irrelevant to tectonic activity.

Maintaining historical architecture.

Recovering from adverse events like natural disasters.

Being economically successful over time.

Having a large population.

Increasing traffic congestion.

Focusing on aesthetics only.

Restricting development areas.

By preparing for potential hazards and responses.

A city built only using renewable energy.

A city with many parks and green spaces.

A city with no pollution or waste at all.

An ecologically healthy city with sustainable resource use.

Land area available for development.

Resource consumption in an urban environment.

Traffic congestion and emissions levels.

The area's total population size.

It relies on landfills for disposal.

It creates toxic byproducts for recycling.

It produces no waste more than it can assimilate.

It incinerates all waste produced.

Efficient public transport systems

Consuming resources significantly exceeding local production capacity.

Waste reduction and recycling programs

Green infrastructure and design

2040

2030

2015

2025

Eco-Friendly Initiative

Climate Action Plan

Greenest City Challenge

Urban Renewal Project

More highways and roads.

Improved energy efficiency and resource management.

Higher pollution levels.

Decreased urban population density.

To reduce public transportation.

To increase urban land use.

To address urbanization and resource scarcity challenges.

To promote rural living alternatives.

Less public safety.

Reduced energy consumption and environmental impact.

More traffic congestion.

Increased greenhouse gas emissions.