Case Study - Rapidly growing urban area Flashcards
1
Q
What country is this study on?
A
Mumbai
2
Q
What are two push factors to Mumbai?
A
Lack of jobs in rural areas and poor infrastructure
3
Q
Name one pull factor to Mumbai
A
Jobs in ports, engineering and oil mills which have higher earnings
4
Q
Describe a typical male migrant to Mumbai
A
A young, married man from a rural area
5
Q
What is the shanty area here?
A
Dharvi
6
Q
What are two negatives of living in the shanty area of Dharvi?
A
High disease rates, and overcrowding
7
Q
What is the primary cause of water pollution in Mumbai?
A
Untreated industrial waste
8
Q
Name one management strategy for air pollution in Mumbai
A
Introducing new transportation services like the metro
9
Q
What organisation provides self-help schemes for housing improvement in Mumbai?
A
SPARC
