Paper 2 Case Studys Flashcards
What is the population of Lagos?
15-20 million
Where is Lagos located?
Lagos is a coastal city in Nigeria, Western Africa
Name two challenges for Lagos:
- Slum areas such as Makoko are dangerous with very high crime rates.
- Only 1% of Lagos households are connected to sewers making sanitation in the city very poor.
Name two opportunities in Lagos:
- There are a total of 2500 secondary schools and 11200 primary schools in Lagos providing education.
- Better healthcare in the area has enabled life expectancy to rise from 38 to 54 in Lagos.
How many pupils can Lagoses floating sustainable school hold?
100 pupils
How many months after Lagoses floating school prototype was it destroyed in a storm?
18 months and is yet to be repaired or replaced
What is the population of Birmingham? (The UKs second largest city)
Just over 1 million
How is Birmingham well connected to the Uk and the rest of the world?
- Several motorways (M6, M42, M5)
- 3 mainline train stations
- An international airport
Name two challenges for Birmingham:
- Industrial revolution led to high rates of unemployment, especially in inner city areas and former car manufacturing zone.
- Racial tension created by newly arrived migrants have caused race riots ( e.g. 2005)
Name two opportunities in Birmingham:
- City has 5 universities which together educate 50,000 students.
- Green city with 500 car parks and more trees than any other city in Europe.
How much did revamping New Street Station cost Birmingham?
600 million
How many new jobs has The Grand Central Created? (New Street Station)
1000 permanent jobs
How many people can The Curitiba Bi-Articulated buses carry?
4000 people
How high are all the roofs in East London that have green roofs that absorb CO2
100m
