1. The newest, hottest trend in global movement!
Urbanization
The newest, hottest trend in global movement!

2. Definition
the migration of an increasing proportion of (rural dwellers) into cities

3. Why does this happen? More jobs available in large cities
Industrialization of farming has put many small and medium sized farms out of business
Universities, governments run out of cities
Health Care
Social Communities (Ex: China Town, Little Italy, etc.)

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5. Not always what they hoped…
Some people come from rural areas to the city looking for work or a better life, but they cannot afford to live there and make shanty towns.

6. Example of industrial urbanization: Chicago

7. 1854

8. 1898

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10. Problems With Urbanization
Poverty and crime
Loss of natural habitats for animals
Pollution of air and water
Heating

11. Good things about Urbanization
Efficient use of space
Convenient location to a lot of things
Concentration of resources