Urbanisation

Question 1

What are the most critical world cities called?

Answer 1

Hubs

Question 2

Explain and give examples of the business and trade hub?

Answer 2

Allows for strong interconnections e.g Heathrow airport is the largest airport in Europe, and Tokyo is the headquarters for TNCs

Question 3

Explain the production hub

Answer 3

Decisions on marketing and production across the globe is made by TNCs

Question 4

Explain the role of the political hub

Answer 4

Dedicate training between companies and attempt to offer financial support which is essential for growth of LEDCs

Question 5

Outline the role of the migration hub

Answer 5

World cities attract talented, intelligent workers and increasing diversity increases the capacity for alternative ideas

Question 6

The growth of cities development was due to?

Answer 6

Agricultural revolution, industrial processes, power ability, improved transport and public health

Question 7

How many people live in Mumbai?

Answer 7

14.5 million

Question 8

How many migrants enter Mumbai per day?

Answer 8

1000

Question 9

What is the projected population of Mumbai by 2025?

Answer 9

26 million

Question 10

Why is Dharavi the most popular slum in Mumbai?

Answer 10

Located between two major rail lines and rent can be as little as 180 rupees per month (£2.20)

Question 11

What is the issue with Dharavi’s water system?

Answer 11

Too much pressure, dependent on the monsoon system

Question 12

What is wrong with the living conditions in Dharavi?

Answer 12

Poorly built, cramped houses, no sewage system and is a risk to health

Question 13

What is wrong with the waste system in Dharavi?

Answer 13

Too much waste is leading to air pollution, 25% of deaths between 2007-2008 were due to respiratory issues

Question 14

What is the issue with Dharavi’s health care?

Answer 14

Strained, only reaching 30% of the poor urban areas

Question 15

What system has been installed in Dharavi to improve the water system?

Answer 15

Rain harvesting systems

Question 16

What programme attempted to install 330 communal toilets in Dharavi?

Answer 16

Slum sanitation programme

Question 17

What project in Dharavi attempted to improve slums conditions?

Answer 17

Redevelopment project

Question 18

What transport is attempting to improve congestion?

Answer 18

Mopeds

Question 19

Who supported Mumbai’s redevelopment project?

Answer 19

The world bank

Question 20

How much is the Mumbai urban transport project worth?

Answer 20

£1 billion

Question 21

How many residents had to be relocated due to the Mumbai urban transport project?

Answer 21

100,000

Question 22

How were Mumbai’s relocated residents benefitted?

Answer 22

Running water, electricity, more space and close to schools

Question 23

How many Eco-friendly busses were put in place to improve Mumbai?

Answer 23

600

Question 24

What is the location of Bangalore?

Answer 24

South India

Question 25

Why did Bangalore experience rapid urbanisation?

Answer 25

IT boom caused many migrants to move for jobs, IBM employed over 100,000

Question 26

What were the impacts of Bangalore’s rapid urbanisation?

Answer 26

Urban sprawl, inadequate city infrastructure and high pollution

Question 27

How was the rapid urbanisation managed in Bangalore?

Answer 27

Creation of new urban spaces, city connect and urban model target 2030

Question 28

How many cities account for how much of the worlds economy?

Answer 28

100 cities for 30% of the global economy

Question 29

Define urbanisation

Answer 29

The growth in the proportion of a countries population that live in the urban area