6.2 urban environments - c

Question 1

urban challenges in Dhaka

Answer 1

urban pollution, squatter settlements, low quality of life, informal economy

Question 2

causes of squatter settlements

Answer 2

• increased migration
• not enough money to live in the city
• not enough houses

Question 3

characteristics of squatter settlements

Answer 3

• no hygiene
• no running water
• no sewers
• no healthcare
• lack of infrastructure
• no money, increased crime rate

Question 4

relative poverty

Answer 4

poverty compared to the rest of the country

Question 5

absolute poverty

Answer 5

$1 a day

Question 6

informal economy

Answer 6

employment that is not controlled, monitored or recognise by government e.g. babysitting

Question 7

CASE STUDY - Korail slum

Answer 7

• approximately 40 km2
• home to more than 50 000 residents
• borders Gulshan and Banani

Question 8

air pollution

Answer 8

the AQI was at 371 in 2018, the pollution is extremely unhealthy

Question 9

reasons for unhealthy air pollution in Dhaka

Answer 9

• many brick kilns

- old run down cars that produce a lot more pollutions than modern ones