geo - major problems hk facing Flashcards
What are the characteristics of housing problems in Hong Kong?
Housing is crowded and expensive. Many people live in small units, subdivided flats, or caged homes.
Issues include poor hygiene and risk of fire.
What does urban decay mean?
Urban decay refers to the worsening environment in old urban areas.
It includes poor conditions of buildings and narrow streets.
What are common characteristics of urban decay?
- Poor building conditions
- Narrow streets
- Low-income residents
- Little open space
- Few community facilities
During which times does traffic congestion commonly occur in Hong Kong?
During rush hours.
Traffic congestion is prevalent at bottlenecks like the Cross Harbour Tunnel.
What are the four types of pollution mentioned?
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Noise pollution
- Land pollution
What is the population of Hong Kong in 2020?
Approximately 7.5 million.
The population is expected to continue growing over the next 10 years.
What causes overcrowding in Hong Kong?
When the population is so large that a place cannot provide enough space for them.
What factors contribute to high housing demand in Hong Kong?
- High population density
- Uneven population distribution
- Inadequate housing supply
What percentage of land in Hong Kong is protected as country parks?
About 40%.
Development is not allowed in these protected areas.
What is meant by land use conflict?
When one type of land use negatively affects nearby land use, creating mixed land use issues.
This is common in old urban areas.
What are the consequences of poor urban planning in the past?
- Buildings are closely spaced
- Little open space
- Mixed land use
- Narrow roads
What is a significant result of rapid economic growth in Hong Kong?
- Increased demand for commercial land
- More resource use and pollutant production
- More vehicles on the road
How has vehicle density changed in Hong Kong from 1970 to 2019?
The vehicle density has increased by 1.5 times, indicating more vehicles on the roads.
In 1970, there were 150,000 vehicles; by 2019, there were 790,000.
Fill in the blank: The relief of Hong Kong is _______.
hilly
Fill in the blank: The supply of flat land is _________.
inadequate
True or False: The population distribution in Hong Kong is even.
False
What are the main causes of urban problems in Hong Kong?
- Growing population
- Small area and lack of flat land
- Poor urban planning in the past
- Rapid economic growth
