Geography Flashcards
(34 cards)
Name challenges of Urbanisation?
- Lack of Space
- Global Warming
- Waste
- Housing
- Education
- ETC
What is a Megacity?
A city that contains 10 million+ people living there
Name 4 Push Factors?
- Desertification (En)
- Climate (En)
- Poorly Paid Farmers (E)
- Malnutrition and Famine (S)
Name 4 Pull Factors?
- Well Paid Job (E)
- Better standard of living (S)
- Education (S)
- Public Transport (En)
What are the Three Type of Megacities?
- Slow Growing
- Growing
- Rapid Growing
What are Slow Growing Megacities?
Give Examples, Features and Locations
Examples - Tokyo
Features - Population 70%+ Urban, No Shanty towns
Locations - Asia, Europe ETC
What are Growing Megacities?
Give Examples, Features and Locations
Examples - Rio de Janeiro
Features - Population 40-50% Urban, under 20% Shanty towns
Locations - South Africa, South East Asia
What are Rapid Growing Megacities?
Give Examples, Features and Locations
Examples - Mumbai
Features - Population under 50% Urban, 20% Shanty towns
Locations - Africa, South East Asia
What is Regional Importance of Rio de Janeiro?
- Schools and universities as well as employment
- Major transport hubs
- Thriving in arts and culture
What is National Importance of Rio de Janeiro?
- Major entertainment and media is in Rio
- Port is important for coffee exports
- Universities and Resources institutions are in Rio
What is International Importance of Rio de Janeiro?
- Hosted 2016 Olympics and Paralympics
- Christ the Redeemer Statue
- Rio is famous for its beaches and festivals
Name issues and solutions with Health in Rio
Issue: Healthcare is poor Infant Mortality Rate at 14
Solution: Health kits into houses
Name issues and solutions with Education in Rio
Issue: 1/2 People 14+ Dropped out School for Drugs
Solution: Local Teacher Volunteers
Name issues and solutions with Housing in Rio
Issue: Houses built in unsafe places with bad materials
Solution: Houses built as solid structures
Name issues and solutions with Energy in Rio
Issue: Frequent Blackouts with growing population
Solution: 60km Power lines and new Generators
Name issues and solutions with Crime in Rio
Issue: Large numbers of gangs in Favelas
Solution: More police forces
Name issues and solutions with Traffic and Pollution in Rio
Issue: Car fumes make pollution and Water sewage
Solution: 12 New sewage works and Metro increased
Name issues and solutions with Water in Rio
Issue: 37% of water lost in leaky pipes and more droughts
Solution: Quantity and Quality of water improved with 300k of pipes installed
Economic Challenges in Favelas are?
- Unemployment is high
- Damage to buildings cannot be paid
Water and Sanitation Challenges in Favelas are?
- 12% of population don’t have water
- 37% of Water lost through Leaky pipes
Education Challenges in Favelas are?
- Shortage of nearby schools
- Poor Training for Teachers
Health Challenges in Favelas are?
- Waste isn’t disposed of
- Population densities of 37000 per Km²
Crime and Safety Challenge in Favelas are?
- Drug Gangs dominate Favelas
- High Murder rate of 20 per 1000 people
What are issues in Hulme?
- Parents with small Children are Stressed
- No lifts only Stairs
- 3x More likely for stress
- 30x more likely for murder and mugging
