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The document provides a comprehensive list of terms related to urbanization, including their pronunciations, types, meanings, and example sentences. Key concepts include urban planning, sustainable practices, and the challenges of megacities such as traffic congestion and environmental degradation. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, smart technologies, and community engagement in addressing urban issues.

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Megacities___Wordlist

The document provides a comprehensive list of terms related to urbanization, including their pronunciations, types, meanings, and example sentences. Key concepts include urban planning, sustainable practices, and the challenges of megacities such as traffic congestion and environmental degradation. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, smart technologies, and community engagement in addressing urban issues.

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Word Pronunciation Type of Word

1 Urbanization /ˌɜːrbənɪˈzeɪʃn/ Noun

2 Megacity /ˈmɛɡəsɪti/ Noun

3 Sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbl/ Adjective

4 Infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/ Noun

5 Traffic congestion /ˈtræfɪk kənˈdʒɛsʃən/ Noun

6 Urban sprawl /ˈɜːrbən sprɔːl/ Noun

7 Smart city /smɑːrt ˈsɪti/ Noun

8 Land subsidence /lænd səbˈsaɪdəns/ Noun

9 Carbon emissions /ˈkɑːrbən ɪˈmɪʃənz/ Noun

10 Urban heat island /ˈɜːrbən hiːt ˈaɪlənd/ Noun

11 Resilience /rɪˈzɪliəns/ Noun

12 Geospatial /dʒiːoʊˈspeɪʃl/ Adjective

13 Urban planning /ˈɜːrbən ˈplænɪŋ/ Noun


14 Sustainable capital /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈkæpɪtl/ Noun

15 Air pollution /eər pəˈluːʃn/ Noun

16 Renewable energy /rɪˈnjuːəbl ˈɛnərdʒi/ Noun

17 Big Data /bɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/ Noun

18 Energy efficiency /ˈɛnərdʒi ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ Noun

Water
19 management /ˈwɔːtər ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ Noun

20 Public transport /ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/ Noun

21 Ecological footprint /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkl ˈfʊtprɪnt/ Noun

Environmental /ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrə


22 degradation ˈdeɪʃn/ Noun

Waste
23 management /weɪst ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ Noun

24 Housing shortage /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/ Noun

25 Climate adaptation /ˈklaɪmət ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/ Noun

26 Urban ecosystem /ˈɜːrbən ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/ Noun


27 Flood control /flʌd kənˈtroʊl/ Noun

28 Digital Earth /ˈdɪdʒɪtl ɜːrθ/ Noun

29 Urban resilience /ˈɜːrbən rɪˈzɪliəns/ Noun

30 Urban density /ˈɜːrbən ˈdɛnsɪti/ Noun

31 Population growth /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn ɡroʊθ/ Noun

32 Urban agriculture /ˈɜːrbən ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/ Noun

33 Circular economy /ˈsɜːrkjʊlər ɪˈkɒnəmi/ Noun

34 Energy grid /ˈɛnərdʒi ɡrɪd/ Noun

35 Disaster mitigation /dɪˈzæstər ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃn/ Noun

36 Zoning regulations /ˈzoʊnɪŋ ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃn/ Noun

37 Green space /ɡriːn speɪs/ Noun

38 Smart mobility /smɑːrt moʊˈbɪləti/ Noun

39 Social capital /ˈsoʊʃl ˈkæpɪtl/ Noun

40 Climate resilience /ˈklaɪmət rɪˈzɪliəns/ Noun


Urban
41 sustainability /ˈɜːrbən səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/ Noun

42 Public space /ˈpʌblɪk speɪs/ Noun

Mobility as a
43 Service /moʊˈbɪləti æz ə ˈsɜːrvɪs/ Noun

44 Energy transition /ˈɛnərdʒi trænsɪˈʃn/ Noun

45 Air quality /eər ˈkwɒlɪti/ Noun


Environmental /ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntl
46 impact ˈɪmpækt/ Noun
Meaning in English
The process by which cities grow
and more people live in urban
areas.
A very large city, typically with a
population of more than 10 million
people.
Capable of being maintained over
the long term without depleting
resources.
The basic physical and
organizational structures needed
for the operation of a society.
A situation in which there is too
much traffic, causing slow
movement and delays.
The uncontrolled expansion of
urban areas.
An urban area that uses
technology to improve efficiency
and sustainability.
The gradual sinking of land, often
due to underground resource
extraction.
The release of carbon, particularly
in the form of carbon dioxide, into
the atmosphere.
A metropolitan area that is
significantly warmer than its
surrounding rural areas.
The ability to recover quickly from
difficulties.
Relating to or denoting data that is
associated with a particular
location.
The process of designing and
regulating the use of space in
urban areas.
Types of capital that contribute to
long-term sustainability, such as
natural and human capital.
The presence of harmful
substances in the air.
Energy that is collected from
renewable resources, such as
sunlight or wind.
Extremely large data sets that may
be analyzed to reveal patterns and
trends.
The goal to reduce the amount of
energy required to provide
products and services.
The activity of planning,
developing, and managing water
resources.
Systems of transportation that are
available for use by the general
public.

The impact of a person or


community on the environment,
measured as the amount of land
required to sustain their use of
natural resources.

The deterioration of the


environment through depletion of
resources and destruction of
ecosystems.
The collection, transportation, and
disposal of garbage and waste
products.

A lack of sufficient housing to meet


the demands of the population.

The process of adjusting to current


or expected climate change.
The biological community of a city
and its physical environment.
The management of water to
prevent flooding.
A virtual representation of the
Earth that integrates geospatial
information.
The capacity of cities to absorb and
recover from shocks, such as
natural disasters.
The number of people living in a
given urban area.
The increase in the number of
individuals in a population.
The practice of cultivating,
processing, and distributing food in
or around urban areas.
An economic system aimed at
eliminating waste and the
continual use of resources.

A network for delivering electricity


from producers to consumers.

Measures taken to reduce the


severity of the effects of disasters.

Laws that dictate how land can be


used in different areas of a city.
Areas of vegetation in urban
environments, such as parks and
gardens.
The use of modern technologies to
improve transportation systems in
cities.
The networks of relationships
among people who live and work in
a particular society.
The capacity of a community or
system to respond to climate-
related disruptions.
The ability of cities to maintain and
support environmental, social, and
economic needs.
Areas in cities that are open and
accessible to all, such as parks and
squares.
A shift away from personal vehicles
toward shared, on-demand
mobility solutions.
The process of shifting from fossil-
based energy systems to
renewable energy sources.
The degree to which the air is
clean or polluted.
The effect of human activities on
the environment.
Example Sentence

The rapid urbanization of the region has led to increased demand


for housing.

Tokyo is an example of a megacity, with over 37 million residents.

Sustainable energy solutions are crucial for the development of


modern cities.

A city's infrastructure includes roads, bridges, water supply, and


public services.

Traffic congestion is a major issue in megacities like New York and


London.
The city's rapid urban sprawl has consumed much of the
surrounding farmland.

Hong Kong is investing in smart city infrastructure to improve


traffic flow.

Land subsidence is becoming a problem in several megacities like


Jakarta.

Reducing carbon emissions is key to combating climate change in


cities.

Cities like Beijing suffer from the urban heat island effect during
the summer.

Urban resilience is vital for cities to withstand natural disasters.

Geospatial technologies help city planners track land use changes.

Effective urban planning is necessary to accommodate the growing


population.
The concept of sustainable capital is crucial for building resilient
cities.

Air pollution in megacities like Delhi has reached dangerous levels.

The use of renewable energy sources is growing in many large


cities.

Big Data is helping urban planners create more efficient public


transportation systems.

Energy efficiency improvements are essential for sustainable urban


development.

Effective water management is critical for preventing urban


flooding.

Investment in public transport can help reduce traffic congestion in


cities.

Reducing the ecological footprint is essential for sustainable


urbanization.

Environmental degradation in megacities is a growing concern.

Efficient waste management is critical in densely populated urban


areas.

The housing shortage in cities like San Francisco has led to higher
rents.

Cities need climate adaptation strategies to mitigate the impact of


rising temperatures.
The urban ecosystem in large cities faces threats from pollution
and development.
Flood control measures are crucial in cities built near rivers or
oceans.

The concept of Digital Earth is used to manage and visualize data


in smart cities.

Urban resilience is key to withstanding earthquakes and floods.


Urban density is high in cities like Hong Kong, where space is
limited.

Rapid population growth is a challenge for urban planners.

Urban agriculture is becoming popular as a way to provide fresh


food in cities.

Cities are adopting the circular economy model to reduce waste


and promote sustainability.

The energy grid in many megacities is being upgraded to


incorporate renewable sources.

Disaster mitigation plans are essential for cities prone to


earthquakes and floods.

Zoning regulations help to control urban sprawl and manage land


use.

Increasing green space in cities improves air quality and reduces


the heat island effect.

Smart mobility solutions, such as electric scooters, are becoming


common in many cities.

Social capital is important for building strong, resilient urban


communities.

Building climate resilience is critical for cities facing rising sea


levels.
Urban sustainability efforts include reducing energy use and
improving public transportation.

Public spaces play a crucial role in fostering community


interactions in cities.

Cities are exploring Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to reduce traffic


congestion.

The energy transition is vital for reducing carbon emissions in


megacities.
Improving air quality is a priority for cities with high levels of
pollution.
Urbanization often leads to a significant environmental impact,
especially on natural habitats.

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