Geography Paper 2 Flashcards
What type of industry does Jamaica use?
Primary and secondary
How many jobs has tourism created in Jamaica?
200,000
What has tourism done to improve Jamaica?
Improved infrastructure [roads,ports,airports]
Particularly in the north of the island where tourism is focused
Where is chambamontera?
Peru, in the northern parts of the Andes
What was the micro-hydro scheme used in Peru?
Using the regions high rainfall and rivers to harness water power as a sustainable source.
[50 micro hydro power stations that costed U$51,000 per family and funded by UK charity: Practical action]
What was an economic impact of the micro hydro scheme in chambamontera?
-people pay a small fee for the electricity
-Creates jobs
What is an environmental impact of the micro hydro scheme in chambamontera?
-It’s a clean form of energy because no carbon dioxide is being released
-Saves habitats from being flooded
What’s a social impact of the micro hydro scheme in chambamontera?
-creates jobs
-schools can use it
-saves time
What is tariff?
Tax applied to goods as they enter a country
How does fair trade help the farmers in St. Lucia?
Guarantees then a price for their crops
Where is Jamaica?
In the Caribbean
What % of Jamaicas wealth comes from tourism
24%, by 2024 it’ll rise to 34%
Is Nigeria an NEE?
Yes
Where is Lagos?
In Nigeria with a population of 13.5 million
What stage is Nigeria on?
Stage 3
•there’s a housing shortage
•sanitation problems=poor health
•life expectancy isn’t low or high
Is alternate energy production an adaptation or mitigation strategy?
Mitigation
How many people does a city need to be classed as a mega city
10 million
What famous landmark does Rio have?
Statue of Christ the redeemer
How many sewer plants were built in Rio?
12
What were some advantages of the olympics being held in Rio?
•more money into local businesses
•new houses were better quality than the favellas
•temporary boost in jobs
What were some disadvantages of the olympics being held in Rio?
•more traffic
•1000 people lost their homes as they were demolished
•segregation between rich and poor area
•went over £1.9 million budget
What was set up in Rio to tackle crime?
Pacifying Police Units
Why was a barrier put up near the favellas in Rio?
So tourists wouldn’t see them
> led to segregation
Where is Birmingham located?
West Midlands, south of Manchester
Bullring Shopping Centre facts [TOURISM]
*costed £500 million
*attracts 30 million visitors per year
Why is Birmingham important?
UKs seconds largest city
