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effect of internal migration in emerging and less developed countried Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

what is the economic transition in emerging countries and LDCs (since 1950s)

A

agricultural to industrial

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2
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where is there the most rapid urban growth

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asia and africa

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3
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what is the main factor for urban growth

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internal migration (rural—>urban)

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4
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what are push factors for internal migration (6)

A
  • rural poverty
  • overpopulation
  • lack of land
  • declining agricultural work
  • conflict/war
  • famine
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5
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what are pull factors for internal migration (3)

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  • opportunity: more employment
  • better services
  • public infrastructure
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6
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what has the increased migration to urban areas created

A

creation of slums or shantytowns

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what are slums like

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run-down, densely populated, informal housing

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who are slums inhabited by

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the worlds poorest, vulnerable and least powerful (squatters)

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what is the cause of slums apart from the increase of urban migration (3)

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  • inequality
  • exclusion
  • lack of employment
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10
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by 2050, how many people will inhabit slums

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3 billion +

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11
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what do slums lack (4)

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  • basic infrastructure: roads, sidewalks, electricity, clean/running water, rental housing
  • sanitation services
  • emergency
  • health services
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what are social problems in slums (3)

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  • high unemployment, marginal jobs, rely on informal economy
  • violence and crime
  • disease, addiction
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