Paper 2 Geography Flashcards
Define urbanisation
The growth in the amount of people living in urban areas
Define urban migration
People moving from countryside to city
What’s a push factor
Something which encourages people to leave an area
What’s a pull factor
Something which attracts people to move to a certain area
Name some push factors for rural urban migration
- Natural disasters
- Fewer resources
- Fewer jobs
- Mechanical means less jobs for farmers
5.to unrealisable for farmer ( bad harvest )
Name pull factors for rural to urban migration
1.more jobs which are better paid
2.better healthcare
3. Better education
4. Family members may live there
5. Quality of life
Where is Lagos located
North west Africa on the coast
What is Lagos an lic , nee , his
Nee
Key places in Lagos
- Port
2 airport - Mako ko slum
4.
What’s factors have caused Lagos to grow ?
- Trade
- Ex slaves
- Independence
- Construction ( such as floating school )
- Migration and natural increase
What is Lagos education like ?
- 60%of children go to a primary school
- Lagos has 20,000 schools
3.
Social opportunities in Lagos
- Healthcare
- Schools
- Electricity
- Safe drinking water
Economic opportunities in Lagos
- Better paid jobs
- More jobs
3.Bollywood film studio - Port for fishing and oil
What problems may rapid growth cause ?
1.Slums squatter settlements
2. Acces to clean water , sanitation , energy
3. Access to healthcare and education
4. Unemployment
5. Crime
What are the social benefits of urban planning in Lagos ? ( Makoko floating school )
- Up to 100 students can be educated for FREE
- School was built by unskilled workers
- The school was also used for community events