3b.2 - Megacity Variation Flashcards
How could we define quality of life?
Income variation
Level of pollution
Quality of housing
Density of housing
Why does income vary across a megacity?
Lack of a formal education
Prevents residents accessing formal sector work.
Why does the level of pollution vary across a megacity?
Air (water) pollution is often higher close to industrial areas
This negatively impacts on human health
Why does housing quality vary across a megacity?
Shanty towns are found on areas of marginal land
They lack basic sanitation facilities
Where do you often find the best housing in a (developing world) megacity?
Near the CBD - near a wider range of amenities.
Where do you often find the worst housing in a (developing world) megacity?
On the outskirts - normally the first point of arrival for migrants
