Case Studies Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is a mega city?
A city with a population of over 10 million
What’s a pull factor
Something that brings in migrants to somewhere (better education, more culture etc.)
What is a push factor?
Something that pushes migrants out of their original home (crop failure, lack of jobs)
Tell me some opportunities in Mumbai
Free education, financial capital, best transport system in India, new and more jobs, entertainment (home of Bollywood)
Tell me some challenges in Mumbai
1 million people living in 1 square mile (Dharavi), high levels of PM10 and air pollution, lack of sanitation, corruption
Where is Malaysia located?
South-East Asia
Is Malaysia an LIC?
NO, It’s a NEE
What does NEE stand for?
Newly emerging economy
How much rainforest has hydroelectric power flooded?
230km squared
80% of deforestation in Malaysia is due to…
Logging
When was Typhoon Haiyan?
November 2013
How many fatalities did Typhoon Haiyan cause?
6,000+
What category of tropical storm was Typhoon Haiyan?
Category 5
How fast did wind speeds get up to?
150mph
Which country did Typhoon Haiyan hit the worst?
Philippines
How much money in damage did Typhoon Haiyan cause?
$12 billion
Where did Typhoon Haiyan end?
South China
What country owns Svalbard?
Norway
Svalbard is the most northerly…
Permanently inhabited group of islands in the world
Name 4 opportunities for development in Svalbard:
-Fishing
-Mineral Extraction
-Tourism
-Energy Development
Where is Bristol located?
South-West England, near the coast.
How is its costal location significant to Bristol?
Living near the coast ensures amazing international trade
Bristol is connected to the M4 and M5, as well two major train lines. How would you describe their transport system?
Intergrated
What is gentrification?
The act of redeveloping old and decrepit factories into new living spaces.
