Paper 2 - Urban Issues And Challenges Flashcards
(40 cards)
Name 2 causes for urban growth.
- Natural increase
- Rural to urban migration.
Name 3 environmental challenges In rio.
- Waste pollution - no sewage or waste system.
- Air pollution - traffic congestion.
- Water pollution - ships dump oil in water.
Name 3 reasons why recycling waste is important.
- Less waste goes to landfill.
- New products don’t require the use of new materials.
- Less energy used.
Name 2 ways Bristol harbourside was regenerated.
- Ex - dereliction buildings turned into commercial and housing uses.
- Housing developments on brownfield sites.
What is a megacity?
10 million or more people who live there.
Name 3 economical challenges in rio.
- High unemployment in favelas - 20%.
- 1/3 of jobs are informal so no tax paid.
- Poverty- Rich live in the centre and poor live in favelas.
Name 2 advantages of the Queen Square regeneration project in Bristol?
- Less pollution created.
- A new habitat created for species.
Name 2 previous problems with Bristol harbourside.
- Derelict buildings promoted unsociable behavior.
- Ships became too large to fit through the port.
Name 3 social challenges in rio.
- 50% don’t have a sewage system.
- Increased crime rates.
- Poor sanitation - 12% homes don’t have running water.
Where is rio located?
Rio is located on the east coast of Brazil.
Why might people locate to rio?
Good culture, landscape and sporting events.
What is the bairro favelas project?
A government scheme to try and improve quality of life over in the favelas.
Was 1 billion dollars enough to cover the whole bairro favela project?
No
What did the government do to the favelas to improve mobility?
They paved roads and installed a cable car system with a free return.
How did the government make the favelas more safe?
They deployed a pacifying police unit to get rid of drug trafficking and crime. They also secured the hillsides to prevent any landslides.
What was happening to the new infrastructure in the favelas?
The infrastructure wasn’t being maintained.
How is the population of rio increasing?
Natural increase and rural-urban migration.
What did the rio government do to improve power supply?
They installed 60km of new power lines.
What type of city is rio?
Rio is a newly emerging economy (NEE).
What is the name of the famous statue in rio?
Christ the redeemer.
What did rios government do to try and reduce the amount of water pollution?
They fined ships who emptied their fuel tanks into the bay and and created facilities for ships to empty their tanks. They also installed new water treatment plants.
Rio is split into 4 zones. What are they called?
The North zone, south zone, west zone and east zone.
What sporting event did rio hold in 2016?
2016 Olympics.
What are jobs called when they have a set income?
Formal work. E.g paramedic
