paper 2

• What is the focus of the Urban Futures module?

  Issues cities face and sustainable solutions
• What transport issue does Manchester face?

  Traffic jams due to increased migration
• How is Manchester addressing its transport issues?

  By implementing an integrated transport system
• What housing issue does Mumbai face?

  Massive rise in informal housing
• What sustainable solution is proposed for Mumbai's slums?

  Redeveloping brownfield sites into tower blocks
• What is Ethiopia's economic status?

  It is classified as a Low Income Developing Country
• What are some reasons for Ethiopia's poverty?

  Political unrest and lack of infrastructure
• Who does Ethiopia primarily trade with?

  China
• What is a significant issue in Ethiopia's trade?

  Unfair trade practices like embargoes
• What is the purpose of the Jubilee Debt campaign for Ethiopia?

  To reduce Ethiopia's debt burden
• What is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam's primary purpose?

  To provide clean electricity and reduce water scarcity
• What are some positives of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?

  Job creation and improved infrastructure
• What are some negatives of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?

  Displacement of villages and homes
• Why is the Goat scheme important for Ethiopia?

  It helps farmers escape poverty through livestock
• What are some benefits of the Goat scheme?

  Fast breeding and low resource needs
• What is the demographic transition model's relevance to the UK?

  It helps understand population changes over time
• What stage is the UK currently in according to the demographic transition model?

  Stage 4, entering Stage 5
• What is a consequence of suburbanisation in AC cities?

  Inner cities become abandoned and derelict
• What is counter-urbanisation?

  People moving from cities to rural areas
• What is re-urbanisation?

  Attracting people back to the inner city
• What are the effects of migration to Boston?

  Changes in demographics and service demands
• What is the Oxford Brain Belt known for?

  Its importance to the local and UK economy
• How did the UK respond to the Russo-Ukraine War?

  By using international organizations for support
• What ethnic groups influenced UK cuisine?

  South Asian communities, especially Indians
• What is the significance of the Balti in UK culture?

  It represents the fusion of ethnic cuisines
• How has local food security been increased in the UK?

  Through initiatives like food banks and allotments
• What was the 1957 Agricultural Act's impact on food security?

  It aimed to increase food production nationally
• What is regenerative farming's role in food security?

  It enhances soil health and biodiversity
• What is urban sprawl?

  Expansion of cities into surrounding areas
• What are push/pull factors in migration?

  Reasons that drive people to leave or attract
• What is the significance of mega cities?

  They are centers of trade and political influence
• What is the impact of gentrification?

  It attracts wealthier residents to urban areas
• What is the role of development indicators?

  To assess a country's economic and social health
• What does Rostow's model of development suggest?

  Countries follow a similar path to development
• What is cash cropping in Ethiopia?

  Growing crops primarily for export markets
• What are the benefits of fair trade coffee?

  Higher prices and better conditions for farmers
• What is the impact of multinational corporations in Ethiopia?

  They can exploit resources and labor
• What is the role of NGOs in Ethiopia?

  They provide small-scale aid and support
• What is bilateral aid?

  Assistance given from one country to another
• What is multilateral aid?

  Assistance from multiple countries or organizations