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Read article or watch the video answer the questions in a post, reply to one peer :What factors influence the development of the largest cities and what are the ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities? 

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Rubric:

5- Student uses 3 or more examples from the articles or video to explain factors that influence growth along with multiple ESPN challenges. Student responds to one or more peers)

4- Student references the article or video once to explain the factors that influence city growth and challenges addressing one ESPN challenge. Responds to one peer

3- Student doesn't reference the article or video only focuses on the challenges or growth factors,but doesn't address both. No peer response

2- Student doesn't reference the article or video and partially focuses on explaining factors of influence or challenges. No peer response

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The world's population currently teeters at eight billion people. That is a lot of humans milling about, trying to make a go at this crazy little thing called life. And within this stupendous, sentient sea, there are many megacities that offer community, opportunity, and identity. The following is a list of the ten largest metropolitans (in terms of the estimated 2022 population). At first glance, they can appear overwhelming. But each of these concrete organisms can provide a lifetime of subtle sifting that slowly reveals new treasures with each street, canal, market, monument, etc. You just have to dive in.

1. Tokyo, Japan - 37,274,000

Far and away, the world's most-populated metropolitan, Tokyo, Japan, has a life of its own. The nation's capital city is located on the East-Central coast of the island of Honshu, within the Kantō region. This fast-paced yet humble; crowded yet clean; futuristic yet steeped in spiritual tradition; two-time host of the Summer Olympics has to be seen to be believed. In one moment, you may be standing in Shibuya Crossing (one of the world's wildest intersections), and the next, you may be dining in a quiet, old-school, four-stooltop restaurant down a slim and ancient alley. In the next moment, you may find yourself appreciating one of the many Buddhist shrines scattered throughout the city before turning the corner and entering into a sensory overload of neon lights and brightly-colored business signs. Where else but Tokyo?

2. Delhi, India - 32,065,760

Delhi, in Northcentral India, is the National Capital Territory and the country's largest city (by population). This urban agglomeration is composed of two main parts: the historic city of Old Delhi (in the North) and the capital city of New Delhi (in the South). With that said, Delhi reveals its many additional layers, built upon themselves over time, in the form of ancient monuments, mosques, shrines, tombs, and other varieties of stimulating architecture. This giant community is situated along the Yamuna River (which feeds into the Ganges) and approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles) South of the grand Himalayan Mountains. Aside from being the political anchor of India, Delhi is also a substantial commercial, transportation, and cultural hotspot.

3. Shanghai, China - 28,516,904

Shanghai (上海), or Shàng-Hǎi, is the most populous city in the world's most populous country. This vital seaport is located in East-Central China, on the coast of the East China Sea, on the South shore of the Yangtze River. Shanghai was one of the first areas to receive Western trade ships, which helped it grow into the commercial and industrial backbone of the nation that it is today. The picturesque metropolis skyline is immediately recognizable and perfectly blends a mix of the old and the new (in a similar fashion to the street-level culture of the city).

4. Dhaka, Bangladesh - 22,478,116

The capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka (or Dacca), is situated in the country's central region alongside the Buriganga River. Dhaka is part of the Dhaka Division and the Dhaka District. Like Mumbai, the population density of this city has it nearly bursting at the seams, and yet, the rapidly growing metropolitan shows no signs of slowing. This creates a fascinating, high-energy environment but also poor living conditions for many residents, heavy traffic for all, and an overall challenge of sustainability for the government. Dhaka is also supremely industrialized, which plays a key role in the skyrocketing population growth and the daily tidal wave of commuters.

5. São Paulo, Brazil - 22,429,800

Shifting down to South America, São Paulo (or "Sampa" as it is also called), Brazil takes the crown as the largest city on the continent. This juggernaut is located in the Southeast, in the state of São Paulo, just inland from the port of Santos on the South Atlantic Ocean. São Paulo is also about 450 kilometers (280 miles) Southwest of the iconic city of Rio de Janeiro. Sampa emerged from its neighbor's shadow during the late 19th-century coffee boom. Nowadays, a sea of skyscrapers signals São Paulo's emergence as the major economic center of Latin America, which is responsible for its rocketing population growth.

6. Mexico City, Mexico - 22,085,140

Mexico City (Ciudad de México) is the capital city of Mexico, the most populous megacity in North America, and one of the oldest continuously-inhabited capital cities in the Western Hemisphere. Mexico City was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1521 (atop the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán), in the Valley of Mexico, in the South-Central part of the country. Sitting at an elevation of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet), this colorful, rambunctious (yet surprisingly peaceful in parts), artistic, and historical place will literally and figuratively take your breath away.

7. Cairo, Egypt - 21,750,020

Cairo (​​Al-Qāhirah) is the capital city of Egypt and the largest metropolitan in Africa. Cairo is located in the Northeast of the country, along the shores of the famed Nile River, and just North of the Great Pyramids of Giza, which can be seen in the distance, contrasted against the infinite layers of modern infrastructure. Cairo readily celebrates its antiquity, displaying the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC).

8. Beijing, China - 21,333,332

Beijing (北京), Pei-ching, or Peking, is the capital city of the People's Republic of China. It is located in the Eastern part of the country, near the Bohai Wan and the mouth of the Yellow Sea. Beijing has been the cultural and administrative center of China for (nearly) eight centuries, despite some renaming over the years and a brief changing of the guard from 1928-1949. And even with that long history, which can be felt and seen in nearly every nook and cranny, Beijing is still one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. On top of such attractions as the Great Wall of China, the culinary experience is another big draw - everything from the universally delectable to Fear-Factor-worthy experimental dishes

9. Mumbai, India - 20,961,472

On India's West coast, Mumbai (formerly Bombay) sprawls along a peninsula on Bombay Island - stretching out into Bombay Harbour and the Arabian Sea. Mumbai is the capital city of the state of Maharashtra and is the major entertainment, financial, and commercial hub (namely, cotton textiles and information technology) of India. "The City of Dreams" is the second-largest metropolitan of the world's second most populated country, but because of the geographical constraints of being located on a peninsula, it is one of the most densely-populated cities in the world.

10. Osaka, Japan - 19,059,856

In the South of Japan, on the island of Honshu, in the region of Kansai and the Osaka Prefecture, the bright and lively metropolitan of Osaka looms large. Between the vigorous economic engine that keeps businesses hustling all day and the tourist-drawing nightlife, Osaka knows how to burn the candle at both ends (especially on Karaoke night). Food is another celebrated asset of the city - not just sushi but all kinds of local cuisines. Osaka, formerly Naniwa, was Japan's first known capital city. It is still easy to see why this spot is a natural focal point of the country.

These incredibly dense metropolitans are a must-see for any adventurous extrovert. Let the beeping horns and endless chatter be your soundtrack, the umpteen-dimensional layers be your backdrop, and the infinite supply of strangers be your social refuge.

50 Biggest Cities In The World

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The world's population currently teeters at eight billion people. Here is a list of the top 10 cities of the world by population.

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Watch the video or read the article  answer the questions in a post, reply to one peer :What factors influence the development of the largest cities and what are the ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities? 

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Watch the video or read the article  answer the questions in a post, reply to one peer :What factors influence the development of the largest cities and what are the ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities? 

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Factors that influence the development of the largest cities are growth. Some ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities according to the video is overcrowding, pollution, filth, and slums.

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The factors that influence development would be the population's shift from rural to urban, trash waste, and poverty. The amount of people who lived in rural areas and the amount of people who lived in urban areas will flip by the year 2050. With all these people in one area, the trash produced will be a major issue for the city. Although these mega cities provide opportunities to wealthy people, it doesn't provide the same opportunities for those who are poor not wealthy.

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Factors that influence the development of large cities are having large amounts of land and being able to support the majority of people. The ESPN challenges of fast growing large cities are there wont be enough jobs for everyone.

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According to the video, some factors that influence the development of the largest cities are because of increased job opportunities, businesses and markets being in the center of the city, access to more services, and help from the government. Some ESPN challenges that occur due to the rapidly populated largest cities is overcrowding, filth, pollution, and political corruption. According to the video, the fastest growing cities are in the developing countries like in Sub-Saharan Africa with urban growth. Also, according to the video, places like Mumbai have resulted in poverty and poor conditions due to poor urban planning. Lastly, as a result of poor urban planning, the and results in being unorganized and with no access to basic services.

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Factors that influence the development of the largest cities are growth. some espn challenges of rapid populated cities from the video is overcrowding and pollution.

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The factor that influences the development of the largest cities is the growth in the cities which it cause them struggles to support the majority of the people that live there. Some ESPN challenges would be that of trash waste which would affect the natural environment. Also there are problems with poverty and the lack of services for the social part, this occurs because they provide it for the more wealthier families which are too expensive for low-income people.

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Some factors that influence the development of the larger cities are changes in transportation and communication. Some ESPN challenges of rapid populated cities could be overcrowding and pollution.

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Factors that incluence a cities growth would be trade [E] as it helps the economy which brings in more populations; like that that happened in Shanghai, China "one of the first areas to receive Western trade ships, which helped it grow into the commercial and industrial backbone of the nation"; another would be industrialization [S] which caused the population in cities to increase heavily like what happened in Dkaha "supremely industrialized, which plays a key role in the skyrocketing population growth"; the way a place is how it looks, Mexico City's "colorful, rambunctious, artistic, and historical place"

makes it a jackpot as a tourist attraction which brings in more money for the nation [E].

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A factor that is influencing the development of the largest cities is people beginning to move from rural to urban and less rural land being available, megacitites are being populated quickly and overcrowding happens. Over time, people have shifted from living in rural land to urban land, as seen on the X shaped graph. A positive factor inflencing the growth of big cities is in Ahmedabad where the infrastructure is better planned out. Traffic is a big economic factor because if people spend a lot of time on the road, they are losing money.

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The factors that influence the development of the largest cities are the ESPN Factors. Which can be how much land there was at the place before making government officials sure that they could handle large populations because of the land. As well as many job opportunities in large areas. An ESPN challenge would be because of the many inhabitants and the use of gas-powered automobiles it can cause these metropolitan cities to be very polluted.

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The factors that influence the development of Dhaka, Bangladesh according to the text was the high-energy environment, But also some Espn challenges casued from this is many residents living in poor conditions. Also heavy traffic and lastely just a challenge of sustainability for the government.

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According to the video, the factors that influence development is growth. A natural environmental factor is the pollution of air and streets as they become full of trash. Poverty can be more prominent in these bigger cities because of a fast-growing population and slow-growing job opportunities. Also according to the video, overcrowding is a challenge which is a bad social factor that comes with big cities. A positive economic factor is the jobs that big cities can also supply for the residents, so that that cities can make a profit off of taxes.

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The factors that influence the development of the largest cities are the migration and the population increasing. The ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities are (E) harder to get jobs because you are competing against many others.(S)there might be more traffic and many more crowded areas like streets, markets, and houses.(P)many more agreements and disagreement to laws made.(N)more trash on streets and wasted resources.

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the factors that influence development in large cities are increase in population. Another factor Is when there is too much population they will have to make more jobs. another factor is when theres a lot of natural land people would want to make more housing and more business buildings.

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Factors that influence the development for the larger cities. Some espn challenges of rapid population cities from the video is overgrowing the population.

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The factors that influence development in large cities are the economic social political and natural factors. Without these their wouldnt be much growth or development.

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Factors influencing the development are having lots of land and supporting people. ESPN challenges are there's a rapid population overgrowing.

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The factors that influence development in large cities is to increase job opportunities have a centralized market and better pay so that will cause the influence of development.Some of the ESPN challenges would be overcrowding, pollution and filth.

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Factors that would influence development of cities would be investment in infrastructure, land-use, and trading. The reason why I believe this would influence development in cities is because it would obviously develop the cities, for example investment in infrastructure. It would have many benefits and also possibly boost the economy depending what they develop. For land-use, if they use their land correctly and add new things it would cause the cities to develop even more. Another thing that would help develop a city is trading, if a developing country gets access to trading it would boost the economy and attract people.

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The factors that influence development in large cities is to increase the job opportunities and have a more open market. A ESPN factor is of overcrowding, the city will get filled with filthy rivers.

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The factors that influence development of cities are investment in infrastructure, land use and trading.

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Factors that influence the development of the largest cities is the growth because there'd be too many people to support. The ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities would be overcrowding, pollution, a possible lack of support from the government and there would be less jobs available.

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The factors that influence the development of the largest cities are growth since it causes struggles to support the population of the city. The ESPN challenges of rapidly populated largest cities are, E: hard to get a job due to others. S: overcrowded cities. P: a lot of people agree yet some others disagree on some laws that were made. N: wasted resources and trash on the streets.

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The factors influencing the development of the largest cities is the growth because there would be too many people, and they wouldn't have enough resources. The ESPN factors could be pollution, overcrowding, and traffic.

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The factors that influence development would be the populations shift from rural to urban,trash waste, and poverty. As well the largest cities are in growth because of struggles to support population in every city. ESPN factors are pollution , overcrowding , water pollution , and traffic

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Some of the factors that take part in the development of the largest cities are growth. Espn challenges rapidly populated cities, can be overcrowding, general dirtiness in cities, slums and pollution of all sorts awell.

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London Jimenez P5                       Some ESPN factors are the amount of jobs. Sometimes jobs aren't available or close to the residential zones. Sometimes socially there is a lot of people that make living conditions harsh. Sometimes cities have low amounts of infactructure. There is also sadly a lot of pollution. 

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London Jimenez P5                       Some ESPN factors are the amount of jobs. Sometimes jobs aren't available or close to the residential zones. Sometimes socially there is a lot of people that make living conditions harsh. Sometimes cities have low amounts of infactructure. There is also sadly a lot of pollution. 

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The factors that influence development in large cities would be natural resources nearby, jobs, housing, and resources. The reason why people move to big cities is because there are more jobs, bigger economies, and there are more education opportunities. For example someone moving to Los Angeles to work as an investment banker, as there aren't any investment banks nearby. Therefore, tjhey have to relocate to a bigger city to find that job.

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Factors influencing the development is growth factors, because the more people in a area the more buildings that would have to be built. A ESPN factor that is a result of this is pollution,over crowding, and not enough jobs.

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The factors that influence the development of the largest cities are that it helps bring more population together and increase it too. Some of the ESPN challenges is that it is harder to get jobs because of how many people are there. S is because of all the people there are and all the crowded space so there would be less space on streets, stores. P would be that there would be more people that agree with the laws and some others that don't because of all the people being there all crowded. Lastly, since there are lots of people that'll mean that there would be way more trash and other things if people don't clean up after themselves.

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The factors that influence development in large cities would be natural resources located nearby the city, job availability, housing development and availability and resources. The particular reason people move to the city or nearby is because of the economic opportunity that comes with it, not to mention higher access to education. For example in an edge city of maybe Japan or Los Angeles, you will be farther away from jobs and opportunity where all the money is being made. Due to this you would have to relocate somewhere closer so It could be more accessible to you.

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Some factors that influence a cities' growth would be cities having roads or there being a lot of urbanization. This would affect ESPN factors because the increase of people can also increase pollution and other stuff like overcrowding. Another one would be job opportunities, which would also influence overcrowding. According to the video, although some cities are doing something not to prevent the pollution but to better it like mentioned in the video, recycling is becoming common in the city of San Francisco.

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Several factors influence the development of the largest cities. Firstly, economic opportunities play a significant role. Cities with thriving industries and job markets tend to attract people seeking employment and better livelihoods. Infrastructure and transportation accessibility are also crucial factors. Well developed transportation networks, including roads, railways, and airports, make cities more accessible and desirable. Additionally, factors such as cultural attractions, education institution, and quality healthcare services contribute to a city's growth. Government policies, urban planning, and investment in public services also shape the development of large cities. Ultimately, a combination of economic, social, and infrastructure factors influences the growth and development of the largest cities.

One significant challenge is overcrowding. As more people flock to cities, there can be strain on housing, transportation, and public services. This can lead to issues like traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and increased pollution and environmental degradation. The high density of population can contribute to air and water pollution, as well as the depletion of natural resources. Additionally, social issue such as inequality, crime rates, and social isolation can arise in densely populated areas. Managing these challenges requires careful urban planning, sustainable development, and equitable distribution of resources.

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The factors that influence development in large cities are the increase in population and migration. one ESPN Challenge of rapidly populated cities is that is is harder for people to have job opportunities because it is so populated.

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Factors that may influence growth in cities are infrastructure, resources, opportunities, etc... As said in the video, it shows how Ahmedabad is tackling urban planning with a different approach, planning the infrastructure as it grows instead of after it grows. The video also shows espn challenges like transportation, creating social, economic, and environmental issues. As cars cause a lot of traffic, blocking people from going to work, it also causes the area to make less money. It also causes air pollution, affecting the environment. Another espn challenge from the video is waste, which affects the environment, causing water and air pollution and creating greenhouse gasses. Little jobs also are an espn challenge, leaving people without money to buy food or take care of themselves. All of these espn factors can take place in mega/meta cities.

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Surpluses of people in large cities prove to be a factor in stunting the development of larger cities. For example Tokyo has a lot of "neon lights" and because of this they produce a lot of light pollution into the night skies. Also Delhi is "India's political anchor" which gives and example on how larger cities have all the political power. Also one can also see how in the article Dhaka is very populated and because of this many resident end up very poor or are in harsh living conditions.(ESPN and article evidence included together)

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Looking at this we see that mega cities do have many problems with waste and this affects ESPN factors with economic more people have jobs in the city but the waste is making money lower but with recycling more money can be given to the city. Another factor can be like envirmental factor can also we the waste affecting the city with it affecting water sources but we can stop that by recycling. Another can be like social when people look at their city they want it to be clean without any trash and with the recycling be can more clean and help everyone.

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Some of the factors that influence development in Large cities are the natural resources around, opportunities, and urbanization. These factors help bring in more population and offer more jobs and transportation. With this growth, it does not come without challenges some of the challenged would be overpopulation enough resources, and closeness to things. Many other problems could be faced as well such as poverty and better resources for the wealthy.

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factors that would influence development of cities would be investment in infrastcitrue land-use

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The factors that influence the development of the largest cities is the enlargement of trade (E) since it allows the economy to be able to increase the way of bringing more people to the population. This will assist by reducing poverty, creating jobs, and improving economic possibilities. The next one would be industrialization (S) because it will allow the population in cities to increase laboriously, relating it to what happened in Dhaka, "Supremely industrialized ... a key role in the population growth." The development of large cities will improve the living standard as well as lowering the death rates. The next one that influences the development of the largest cities is how it affects the environment (N), which may cause water and air pollution, and create greenhouse gasses.

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The development of larger cities is influenced by factors like economic opportunities, infrastructure, and government policies. Challenges in rapidly growing cities include strained infrastructure, housing affordability issues, environmental degradation, social inequality, public health concerns, and urban sprawl. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated efforts to promote sustainable development, improve infrastructure, provide affordable housing and enhance social inclusion and environmental protection measures.

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Factors influencing city growth would be trade, job opportunities, and ESPN. Trade could help the economy and bring in more people to stay, which happened in Shanghai because it was the first area to receive Western trade ships. There are lots of job opportunities in huge developed countries like the US, the UK, and Japan since they are the most developed. An ESPN Challenge like pollution can happen because there are lots of gas-powered cars that are used everyday can cause the cities to be very polluted.

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According to the video, the factors that include the development of the largest cities can be growth and changes in transportation and communication. ESPN challenges of rapidly populated cities are overcrowding and pollution. Poverty can be higher stakes because of fast growing population and slow growing job opportunities.