UrbanEnv - 1.1, 1.2 - Processes

Which of these is the smallest type of settlement?

• Megacity

• Million city

• City

• Town

• Village

Which of these is the largest type of settlement

• Megacity

• Million City

• Town

• Isolated dwelling

What is the minimum population for a city to be considered a Megacity?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

What physical factors are important in urban settlement location (site)?

• On a river bank, steep sloped land, large valley

• Nearby a water source, flat low-lying land, relatively close to the coast, not too hot or cold.

• Deserts or Tundra.

• Large mountainous regions with steep valley sides.

What factors affect the location of planned residential areas in a city?

• Located towards the periphery of a city, in the suburban / rural - urban fringe.

• Located in the Central Business District

• Located away from industrial zones, ideally away from large highways / main roads.

• Close to rivers for easy access to a water source

State 3 factors that affect the pattern of economic activity in an urban area.

Describe the distribution of ethnicities across London.

With respect to culture and land value, suggest reasons for this distribution.

Why do slums form on the periphery of rapidly growing cities in lower middle income countries (l-MICs) and low income countries (LICs)?

• It is where the cheapest, poorest quality land is found.

• Large growth in population is too rapid for developers to keep up.

• Lack of adequate government planning due to poor funding, corruption, and self-interest in glamour projects eg Eko-Atlantic vs Makoko / Otodo-Gbame

• Its the most convenient location for slums to form.

In what physical locations would you expect to find slums?

• At the confluence of two major rivers that serve as transport routes.

• Over bodies of water, like lagoons, rivers, lakes.

• Steep slopes on the edge of a city in an emerging economy nation.

• Flat, low-lying land with excellent soil quality.