Unit 2: Megacities
Instructions: Match the vocabulary words to their definitions. Then, use each word in a
sentence.
Vocabulary Words
1. Infrastructure - ___
2. Urbanization - ___
3. Demographic - ___
4. Sustainability - ___
5. Congestion - ___
6. Metropolis - ___
7. Suburban - ___
8. Migration - ___
9. Density - ___
10. Economy - ___
Definitions:
A. The process by which cities grow or by which societies become more urban.
B. The movement of people from one place to another.
C. The systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or
city needs in order to function properly.
D. The characteristics of a population with respect to age, race, and gender.
E. The practice of using resources in a way that they will continue to be available in the
future.
F. A large, densely populated urban area.
G. The crowded condition of an area due to excessive numbers of vehicles or people.
H. The overall economic conditions within a city or country.
I. Relating to a suburb, a residential area on the outskirts of a city.
J. The number of people living per unit of area.
Sentence Completion:
1. The government invested in new ___________ to support the growing population.
2. ___________ is a major trend in many developing countries as people move to cities in
search of better opportunities.
3. The ___________ of the city has changed significantly over the past decade.
4. ___________ practices are essential for the future health of our planet.
5. Traffic ___________ is a serious issue during rush hours.
6. New York City is a ___________ with a population of over 8 million people.
7. They moved to a ___________ neighbourhood for a quieter lifestyle.
8. The city experienced significant ___________ after the economic boom.
9. The ___________ of the area makes it a challenging place to live.
10. The ___________ of the city is growing due to the increase in businesses and industries.
Vocabulary Worksheet Answer Key
Matching:
1. Infrastructure - C
2. Urbanization - A
3. Demographic - D
4. Sustainability - E
5. Congestion - G
6. Metropolis - F
7. Suburban - I
8. Migration - B
9. Density - J
10. Economy - H
Sentence Completion:
1. The government invested in new infrastructure to support the growing population.
2. Urbanization is a major trend in many developing countries as people move to cities
in search of better opportunities.
3. The demographic of the city has changed significantly over the past decade.
4. Sustainability practices are essential for the future health of our planet.
5. Traffic congestion is a serious issue during rush hours.
6. New York City is a metropolis with a population of over 8 million people.
7. They moved to a suburban neighborhood for a quieter lifestyle.
8. The city experienced significant migration after the economic boom.
9. The density of the area makes it a challenging place to live.
10. The economy of the city is growing due to the increase in businesses and industries.
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