Paper 2 - Urban Issues And Challenges

Question 1

Name 2 causes for urban growth.

Answer 1

1. Natural increase
2. Rural to urban migration.

Question 2

Name 3 environmental challenges In rio.

Answer 2

1. Waste pollution - no sewage or waste system.
2. Air pollution - traffic congestion.
3. Water pollution - ships dump oil in water.

Question 3

Name 3 reasons why recycling waste is important.

Answer 3

1. Less waste goes to landfill.
2. New products don’t require the use of new materials.
3. Less energy used.

Question 4

Name 2 ways Bristol harbourside was regenerated.

Answer 4

1. Ex - dereliction buildings turned into commercial and housing uses.
2. Housing developments on brownfield sites.

Question 5

What is a megacity?

Answer 5

10 million or more people who live there.

Question 6

Name 3 economical challenges in rio.

Answer 6

1. High unemployment in favelas - 20%.
2. 1/3 of jobs are informal so no tax paid.
3. Poverty- Rich live in the centre and poor live in favelas.

Question 7

Name 2 advantages of the Queen Square regeneration project in Bristol?

Answer 7

1. Less pollution created.
2. A new habitat created for species.

Question 8

Name 2 previous problems with Bristol harbourside.

Answer 8

1. Derelict buildings promoted unsociable behavior.
2. Ships became too large to fit through the port.

Question 9

Name 3 social challenges in rio.

Answer 9

1. 50% don’t have a sewage system.
2. Increased crime rates.
3. Poor sanitation - 12% homes don’t have running water.

Question 10

Where is rio located?

Answer 10

Rio is located on the east coast of Brazil.

Question 11

Why might people locate to rio?

Answer 11

Good culture, landscape and sporting events.

Question 12

What is the bairro favelas project?

Answer 12

A government scheme to try and improve quality of life over in the favelas.

Question 13

Was 1 billion dollars enough to cover the whole bairro favela project?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What did the government do to the favelas to improve mobility?

Answer 14

They paved roads and installed a cable car system with a free return.

Question 15

How did the government make the favelas more safe?

Answer 15

They deployed a pacifying police unit to get rid of drug trafficking and crime. They also secured the hillsides to prevent any landslides.

Question 16

What was happening to the new infrastructure in the favelas?

Answer 16

The infrastructure wasn’t being maintained.

Question 17

How is the population of rio increasing?

Answer 17

Natural increase and rural-urban migration.

Question 18

What did the rio government do to improve power supply?

Answer 18

They installed 60km of new power lines.

Question 19

What type of city is rio?

Answer 19

Rio is a newly emerging economy (NEE).

Question 20

What is the name of the famous statue in rio?

Answer 20

Christ the redeemer.

Question 21

What did rios government do to try and reduce the amount of water pollution?

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

Rio is split into 4 zones. What are they called?

Answer 22

The North zone, south zone, west zone and east zone.

Question 23

What sporting event did rio hold in 2016?

Answer 23

2016 Olympics.

Question 24

What are jobs called when they have a set income?

Answer 24

Formal work. E.g paramedic

Question 25

Why can rio be a place of global importance?

Answer 25

Rio held the 2016 Olympics, good materials and trading ports.

Question 26

What is happening to the unemployment rate in rio?

Answer 26

It is decreasing.

Question 27

What could natural increase suggest about rios healthcare?

Answer 27

They have good healthcare that is continuing to grow.

Question 28

Why might the communities of the favelas be against government involvement with drug trafficking?

Answer 28

The government uses guns making it dangerous for people to go outside.

Question 29

What problems could fisherman have while fishing in rio?

Answer 29

The water is really polluted and so there will be very little organisms living In the water. This means there profits will be damaged.

Question 30

Name 3 economic challenges in Bristol

Answer 30

House prices are expensive
Massive differences in people’s education
Increased competition for jobs

Question 31

Name 3 social challenges in Bristol

Answer 31

Antisocial behavior
Social inequality
Overcrowding

Question 32

Name 3 economic opportunities in Bristol

Answer 32

Cabot circus has created many jobs
Media is growing
Improved leisure facilities

Question 33

Name 2 environmental opportunities in Bristol

Answer 33

Developed an integrated transport system
Urban greening

Question 34

Name 2 social opportunities in Bristol

Answer 34

Various cultural attractions
New arena at Ashton gate

Question 35

Why is Bristol a city of importance?

Answer 35

Airport links to USA and Europe
Bristol University
Hi tech industries

Question 36

Name 2 ways freidburg has sustainable water supplies

Answer 36

Wastewater system to reuse rainwater
Grey water used within homes

Question 37

Name 2 ways freidburg has sustainable energy supplies

Answer 37

100% renewable energy by 2050
10kw of power produced by solar

Question 38

Name 2 ways freidburg reduces waste

Answer 38

Energy for 28000 homes provided by burning energy
88% packaging is recycled

Question 39

Name 3 ways freidburg has reduced traffic congestion

Answer 39

Integrated traffic management scheme
400km of cycle paths
Parking is restricted and expensive

Question 40

What is the difference between the site and services scheme and the self help scheme?

Answer 40

The self help scheme is small scale by providing the local people with materials.
Site and services is where the government does all the work.