Slums VS. Squatters ( Chapter 8, WA1) Flashcards

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What are slums?

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Slums are highly congested urban areas marked by unsanitized and deteriorated buildings.

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What are squatters?

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Squatters settle on public and unoccupied land without the rights to do so.

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What do slums REFER to?

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Slums refer to the environmental aspects of the area that a community resides.

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What do squatters REFER to?

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It refers to the legality of the land ownership nd other infrastructure provision.

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What is an example of slums?

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Slums can be old dilapidated buildings in an old part of the town.

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What is an example of squatters?

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Squatters can be makeshift housing.

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