Urban Isues And Challenges Lagos

Question 1

Lagos is important nationally, it is home to _________ of Nigeria’s industry.

Answer 1

80%

Question 2

Lagos is important internationally, as West Africa’s main….

Answer 2

financial centre

Question 3

T or F farming is a push factor

Answer 3

True Farming is hard and poorly paid

Question 4

T or F farming is a push factor

Answer 4

True Farming is hard and poorly paid

Question 5

Is water treatment plants a social opportunity in Lagos

Answer 5

Yes. Water treatment plants provide safe water that is piped directly to some areas of the city

Question 6

has natural increase caused Lagos’ population to grow rapidly?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

has natural increase caused Lagos’ population to grow rapidly?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Economic benefits of the Makoko Floating School Scheme was…

Answer 8

improved local children’s job prospects

Question 9

Economic benefits of the Makoko Floating School Scheme was…

Answer 9

improved local children’s job prospects

Question 10

Rapid growth means there are lots of ____________________ jobs’

Answer 10

Construction

Question 11

Lagos is located on the …

Answer 11

Atlantic Ocean

Question 12

Lagos is located on the …

Answer 12

Atlantic Ocean

Question 13

Due to electricity shortages, many in Lagos rely on what sort of generators?

Answer 13

Diesel generators

Question 14

How much waste is produced a day by this city?

Answer 14

10,000 tones

Question 15

Name some examples of social opportunities?

Answer 15

Healthcare, education, transport and electricity.

Question 16

Informal settlements in Lagos are vulnerable. Why ?

Answer 16

The authorities can demolish them without warning

Question 17

Informal settlements in Lagos are vulnerable. Why ?

Answer 17

The authorities can demolish them without warning

Question 18

Which bordering country is Lagos closest to?

Answer 18

Benin

Question 19

How many children attend school in Lagos?

Answer 19

98%

Question 20

How do 90% of Lagos residents get their water?

Answer 20

Street vendors or stand pipes

Question 21

What have the government done to deal with issues in the Makoko slum?

Answer 21

Demolished people’s homes and other structures

Question 22

What have the government done to deal with issues in the Makoko slum?

Answer 22

Demolished people’s homes and other structures

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the key features of Lagos’ floating school?

Answer 23

Made by locals, used recycled materials, space for 200 children, gave clean water and solar power

Question 24

What key industry to many people in Lagos work in?

Answer 24

Saw mills

Question 25

what does the word infrastructure mean?

Answer 25

Basic physical structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) for a city to function