Squatter Settlements

Question 1

What are the problems in Sao Paulo, Brazil Favelas?

Answer 1

Most work in Informal job sector
2.5mn population
High crime rate- No police (afraid of favelas)
No mains water or electricity (although electricity is tapped)

Question 2

Where are Brazil’s favelas built?

Answer 2

On unwanted land so:
On hills
Next to and under sewage lines
Next to train tracks
Near rivers
(Anywhere they can get)

Question 3

An example of a squatter settlement

Answer 3

Cajuru, Curitiba, Brazil

Question 4

In Pairsopolis, Sao Paulo, Brazil, what has happened as a result of the Government helping?

Answer 4

Now linked to service network
Chain stores locate here, e.g Casa Bahia
PCC Crime organisation help fight crime now

Question 5

In Cairo, Egypt, where did people use to live?

Answer 5

Amongst the ‘cities of the dead’, so they lived amongst tombs of ancient pharaohs

Question 6

How have the Government helped Cairo?

Answer 6

Zabbaleen and donkey carts now collect waste
Cairo Metro solves traffic problems
Great Cairo Sewage Project improves water quality

Question 7

What scheme helps reduce water pollution from people dumping waste in rivers?

Answer 7

Cambio verde

Question 8

How can you reduce water pollution using Government funding?

Answer 8

Mains water system
Mains sewage system
Rain water collection

Question 9

Which two places have a major problem with air pollution and how do they reduce it?

Answer 9

China- Regulations on fuels allowed to be burnt

Mexico city- Only allowed to drive cars on certain days, cheaper and more regular bus service