Shanty Towns

Question 1

where are the worst conditions found in shanty towns

Answer 1

LICs

Question 2

how are houses built in shanty towns

Answer 2

theyre self built with basic materials like wood or scrap metal

Question 3

what are the 7 problems in shanty towns

Answer 3

• overcrowding
• fires
• overpopulation
• competition for jobs
• disease
• lack of space
• infrastructure

Question 4

short explanation of overcrowding in shanty towns

Answer 4

the settlement has a high population density.

Question 5

short explanation of fires in shanty towns

Answer 5

fires can spread quickly due to the use of basic materials

Question 6

short explanation of overpopulation in shanty towns

Answer 6

the area does not have enough resources to support the growing population.

Question 7

short explanation of the competition for jobs in shanty towns

Answer 7

jobs are in short supply.

Question 8

short explanation of disease in shanty towns

Answer 8

poor sanitation and limited health care can lead to the spread of disease.

Question 9

short explanation of the lack of space in shanty towns

Answer 9

short explanation of the lack of space in shanty towns

Question 10

short explanation of the infrastructure in shanty towns

Answer 10

services are poor, public transport is limited and connections to the electricity supply can be limited and sometimes dangerous.