QUIZ

• What are the challenges of disease in Dharavi slum?

  High density of population and inadequate healthcare facilities
• What are the issues of the informal economy in Dharavi slum?

  Unregistered businesses, poor working conditions, and child labor
• What are the 8 development points of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority?

  1. Health
  2. Income
  3. Knowledge
  4. Environment
  5. Social-Culture
  6. Housing
  7. Employment
  8. Infrastructure
• Define conurbation.

  A conurbation is an extended urban area formed by the merging of several towns or cities.
• Give an example of a conurbation.

  London and Greater Manchester
• As of 2012, what was the population of London?

  1. 1 million
• How many jobs were there in London in 2012?

  5,053,000
• What percentage of London's population is Black, Asian or ethnic minority?

  30%
• List three opportunities in London.

  • Cultural mix
  • Recreation and entertainment
  • Integrated transport systems
• What is urban greening?

  • Increase of green spaces within a city
  • Enhances urban environment
  • Improves air quality and biodiversity
• List three challenges in London.

  • Urban decline
  • Inequalities in housing
  • Deprivation and dereliction
• What is the crude birth rate?

  The number of live babies born in a year for every 1000 of the population.
• What is the crude death rate?

  The number of people who have died each year for every 1000 of the population.
• What are some challenges faced by residents in Dharavi slum?

  • Ill-paid jobs
  • Fear of kidnaps
  • Lack of safety and security
  • Political and religious persecution
  • Risk of natural hazards
• What are some opportunities in Dharavi slum?

  • Community spirit
  • Education for most children
  • Flexible use of credit
  • Virtually no crime
• How many cases of sickness do health workers often deal with in Dharavi slum?

  They often deal with 4000 cases of sickness per day.
• What are the characteristics of unregistered compounds in Dharavi slum?

  They make small profits, have flexible working conditions, and employ children.
• What are the major high-density areas in the UK?

  • London
  • Greater Manchester
• What are the main issues related to urban sprawl?

  • Increased pollution
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Health concerns from transportation fumes
  • Traffic congestion and accidents
• Name two effects of urban sprawl.

  Increased pollution and loss of biodiversity.
• What is the benefit of the athletes' village in the Olympic park?

  It provides housing and facilities for athletes during the Olympics.
• What was the environmental cost of building on many acres of greenfield land?

  It leads to loss of natural habitats and increased pollution.
• What is meant by "green and grey"?

  It refers to the integration of green spaces within urban grey infrastructure.
• Why is the London congestion charge considered unsustainable?

  It does not effectively reduce traffic congestion in the long term.