Characteristics - Housing Shortage

Question 1

Walls

Answer 1

1. unstable - made from scrap materials

2. thin walls - layered to make it more thicker

Question 2

Foundations

Answer 2

1. weak, unstable - does not support the houses properly & as effectively
2. very weak, thin - can fall down / collapse anytime, making them vulnerable during disasters
3. does not look secure / safe
4. made of zinc & cardboard
5. collapse easily in natural disasters such as floods & earthquake

Question 3

Roofs

Answer 3

1. layered roof made of zinc sheets
2. messy (a lot of diff materials)
3. poor, unsafe

Question 4

Construction materials

Answer 4

1. simple & cheap materials such as bamboo poles, wood and scrap metal
2. Not safe
3. Used / poor quality materials
4. Most of the construction materials are flammable - increases the risk of fire in slums