case study paper 1 Flashcards
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Haiti Earthquake (2010)
Magnitude: 7.0
Primary effects: 230,000 deaths, 300,000 injured, 1.5 million homeless
Secondary effects: Cholera outbreak, slow recovery due to poverty
Immediate response: International aid (UN & Red Cross), rescue efforts
Long-term response: Rebuilding efforts slowed by corruption
Japan Earthquake (2011)
Magnitude: 9.0
Primary effects: 16,000 deaths, tsunami, Fukushima nuclear disaster
Secondary effects: Economic losses ($235 billion), radiation fears
Immediate response: Well-prepared response teams, tsunami warning
Long-term response: Strict building regulations, nuclear energy debate
Malawi
Economic challenges: Landlocked, reliant on agriculture
Social issues: High poverty (50% below poverty line)
Environmental issues: Deforestation, droughts affecting farming
India’s Development
Rapid economic growth: 7% GDP growth
Inequality: Rich-poor divide increasing
Environmental impacts: High pollution levels in cities
Top-down – 3 Gorges Dam (China)
Pros: Provides hydroelectric power, flood control
Cons: Displaced 1.3 million people, destroyed ecosystems
Bottom-up – Water Aid in Mali
Pros: Clean water access, reduced disease
Cons: Small-scale impact, relies on donations
Examples of Migration
Kampala (Uganda): Rural-urban migration due to jobs
New York (USA): International migration boosts economy
Detroit (USA): Decline due to job losses, “white flight”
Urban Economies
Kampala: Informal jobs dominate (street vendors)
New Delhi: Rapid industrial growth
New York: Finance and tourism
Changes in New York
Gentrification: Wealthier people moving in
Housing crisis: Rising rents force low-income families out
Top-down – Vision Mumbai:
Pros: High-rise apartments replace slums
Cons: Displaces communities, unaffordable housing
Bottom-up – LSS (Local Slum Solutions):
Pros: Improves sanitation & community-led housing
Cons: Slower, small-scale impact
