Unit 2: Section A (urban issues & challenges) Flashcards
Mumbai (SEEP challenges for urban poor), Bristol (regen), Freiburg (sustainability)
How many litres of untreated sewage ends up in the Mithi River?
800 million litres
What percentage of India’s tax revenue comes from Mumbai?
33%
How many doctors are there in rural areas?
50 per 100,000
What is the population of Dharavi?
1 million
How long is the coastline of Mumbai?
156km
What TNCs are in Mumbai?
Bank of America
GSK
Volkswagen
Walt Disney
Define urbanisation
An increased proportion of people moving to urban areas
How many people were forced to use the street as a toilet?
1 in 20
How many new vehicles are added to the roads in Mumbai everyday?
350-400
How many airports does Mumbai have?
2
How much does an apartment cost at lotus homes?
$31,500
What is the population of Mumbai?
21 million
What is the population of Dharavi?
1 million
What is the slum population of Mumbai?
8 million
What is the attendance rate for the richest and poorest?
- 4% - poorest
95. 7% - richest
What percentage of Mumbai’s population uses communal taps?
60%
What does the Slum Rehabilitation Housing Scheme propose?
- wide roads
- lined pavements
- open spaces
- buildings will have: solar panels, CCTV, Sewage system,
What city in the world has the highest population?
Tokyo (37.5 million)
What are the benefits of urban areas?
- cultural diversity
- 80% of the countries GDP comes from urban areas
What is a consequence of rapid population growth?
Lower quality education (1 teacher for 100 students in 1 room)
What are some challenges faced by Mumbai’s environment?
- Water Pollution and Flooding
- Air Pollution
- Traffic congestion
- Water Disposal
What were the solutions for the environmental challenges that Mumbai faced?
Flooding: The Mithi River Project
Air pollution: encourage public transport
Traffic: MUTP
Waste: Slum sanitation project
why is Mumbai economically important?
- generates 33% income tax for India
- sea trade hub
how much coastline does mumbai have?
150km
