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What is a mega city?

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A city with a population of over 10 million

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What’s a pull factor

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Something that brings in migrants to somewhere (better education, more culture etc.)

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What is a push factor?

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Something that pushes migrants out of their original home (crop failure, lack of jobs)

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Tell me some opportunities in Mumbai

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Free education, financial capital, best transport system in India, new and more jobs, entertainment (home of Bollywood)

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Tell me some challenges in Mumbai

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1 million people living in 1 square mile (Dharavi), high levels of PM10 and air pollution, lack of sanitation, corruption

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Where is Malaysia located?

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South-East Asia

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Is Malaysia an LIC?

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NO, It’s a NEE

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What does NEE stand for?

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Newly emerging economy

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How much rainforest has hydroelectric power flooded?

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230km squared

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80% of deforestation in Malaysia is due to…

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Logging

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When was Typhoon Haiyan?

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November 2013

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How many fatalities did Typhoon Haiyan cause?

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6,000+

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What category of tropical storm was Typhoon Haiyan?

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Category 5

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How fast did wind speeds get up to?

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150mph

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Which country did Typhoon Haiyan hit the worst?

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Philippines

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How much money in damage did Typhoon Haiyan cause?

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$3 billion

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Where did Typhoon Haiyan end?

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South China

18
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What country owns Svalbard?

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Norway

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Svalbard is the most northerly…

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Permanently inhabited group of islands in the world

20
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Name 4 opportunities for development in Svalbard:

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-Fishing
-Mineral Extraction
-Tourism
-Energy Development

21
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Where is Bristol located?

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South-West England, near the coast.

22
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How is its costal location significant to Bristol?

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Living near the coast ensures amazing international trade

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Bristol is connected to the M4 and M5, as well two major train lines. How would you describe their transport system?

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Intergrated

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What is gentrification?

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The act of redeveloping old and decrepit factories into new living spaces.

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Name some opportunities Bristol offers:

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-Old Vic
-Two universities
-Football and Rugby teams
-Aardman Studios
-High-tech jobs

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