Urban Isues And Challenges Lagos Flashcards
Lagos is important nationally, it is home to ____% of Nigeria’s industry.
80%
Lagos is important internationally, as West Africa’s main….
financial centre
T or F farming is a push factor
True Farming is hard and poorly paid
T or F farming is a push factor
True Farming is hard and poorly paid
Is water treatment plants a social opportunity in Lagos
Yes. Water treatment plants provide safe water that is piped directly to some areas of the city
has natural increase caused Lagos’ population to grow rapidly?
Yes
has natural increase caused Lagos’ population to grow rapidly?
Yes
Economic benefits of the Makoko Floating School Scheme was…
improved local children’s job prospects
Economic benefits of the Makoko Floating School Scheme was…
improved local children’s job prospects
Rapid growth means there are lots of ____________________ jobs’
Construction
Lagos is located on the …
Atlantic Ocean
Lagos is located on the …
Atlantic Ocean
Due to electricity shortages, many in Lagos rely on what sort of generators?
Diesel generators
How much waste is produced a day by this city?
10,000 tones
Name some examples of social opportunities?
Healthcare, education, transport and electricity.
Informal settlements in Lagos are vulnerable. Why ?
The authorities can demolish them without warning
Informal settlements in Lagos are vulnerable. Why ?
The authorities can demolish them without warning
Which bordering country is Lagos closest to?
Benin
How many children attend school in Lagos?
98%
How do 90% of Lagos residents get their water?
Street vendors or stand pipes
What have the government done to deal with issues in the Makoko slum?
Demolished people’s homes and other structures
What have the government done to deal with issues in the Makoko slum?
Demolished people’s homes and other structures
Which of the following best describes the key features of Lagos’ floating school?
Made by locals, used recycled materials, space for 200 children, gave clean water and solar power
What key industry to many people in Lagos work in?
Saw mills
what does the word infrastructure mean?
Basic physical structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) for a city to function
