Secondary 2_Housing_Topic 8.1-8.2: Housing

What is the main characteristic of housing in Rocinha, Brazil?

• Spacious single-storey houses with gardens

• High-density houses made of concrete, poorly maintained

• Large high-rise apartments with modern amenities

• Government-planned housing with wide streets

Which of the following best describes the housing location in Kibera, Kenya?

• Near commercial hubs with easy access to transport

• On a steep hillside, densely packed

• On desirable land beside the sea

• In a central urban district, near shopping malls

What type of housing is typically built illegally and by individuals?

• Formal housing

• Informal housing

What is a feature of formal housing?

• Located near factories and industrial zones

• Built with temporary materials

• Built legally by the government or private developers

• Prone to overcrowding and poor ventilation

Which city features housing described as 'high-rise, high-density, and compact living spaces'?

• Rocinha

• Kibera

• Mong Kok

• Dharavi

What is a common reason for the emergence of informal housing?

• Abundance of land for construction

• Lack of access to affordable formal housing

• Government incentives for rural migrants

• Over-supply of housing developments

What is a key difference between formal and informal housing?

• Formal housing is always unplanned; informal housing is planned

• Informal housing is government-built; formal housing is self-built

• Formal housing is legally built; informal housing is illegally built

• Formal housing lacks basic services; informal housing has them

What determines the location of formal housing in cities?

• Accessibility, presence of amenities, and good infrastructure

• Availability of temporary materials for construction

• Proximity to industrial zones for job opportunities

• Lack of planning guidelines and zoning regulations

Why is informal housing more likely to emerge near industrial developments?

• Better quality of life and environmental conditions

• Proximity to piped water and modern infrastructure

• Convenience for commuting to work

• Higher affordability compared to rural areas

Which of the following is a challenge for informal housing areas?

• Access to amenities like malls and hospitals

• Vulnerability to environmental hazards and poor infrastructure

• Low population density

• Reliable water and electricity connections