Urban opportunities and challenges

• What can the lure of the city lights be described as?

  Strong
• What are some better access opportunities mentioned for migrants?

  Education, health care, and employment
• How can a growing population affect wealth and economic development?

  It can help increase wealth and development
• What pressure does rapid growth put on cities?

  It causes problems
• What may not be enough for everyone in urban areas?

  Jobs
• What can lead to high levels of unemployment in cities?

  Not enough jobs for everyone
• What can informal sector jobs lead to for workers?

  High levels of unregulated work
• What can people lack access to in urban areas?

  Education
• What can hinder skill development for better jobs?

  Lack of access to education
• What is a consequence of inadequate housing in cities?

  Squatter settlements
• What can overcrowded housing lead to?

  Poor living conditions
• What is a common issue with infrastructure in rapidly growing cities?

  It cannot be built fast enough
• What basic services might people lack access to in urban areas?

  Clean water and electricity
• What can poor health conditions in cities lead to?

  Increased health issues
• What can high crime levels in cities indicate?

  Social issues
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of waste management?

  Inadequate waste disposal
• What can toxic waste in rivers harm?

  Wildlife
• What can a congested road system lead to?

  Inability to cope with vehicles
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of environmental regulations?

  Inability to keep pace
• What can uncollected rubbish lead to?

  Environmental damage
• What can toxic chemicals in the environment cause?

  Health issues
• What can a poorly managed urban environment lead to?

  Social unrest
• What can rapid urbanization lead to in terms of social issues?

  Increased inequality
• How does urban growth affect the environment?

  It can lead to environmental degradation
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of infrastructure?

  Overburdened infrastructure
• What can inadequate infrastructure lead to in urban areas?

  Poor quality of life
• What is a consequence of urban sprawl?

  Increased traffic congestion
• What can urban growth lead to in terms of housing?

  Housing shortages
• What can rapid urbanization cause in terms of community?

  Disintegration of community ties
• How does urban growth impact local ecosystems?

  It can disrupt local ecosystems
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of public services?

  Overwhelmed public services
• What can inadequate public services lead to in urban areas?

  Increased dissatisfaction among residents
• What is a potential outcome of urban growth on social structures?

  Increased social stratification
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of environmental challenges?

  Increased pollution
• What can urban growth lead to in terms of resource consumption?

  Increased resource consumption
• How does urban growth affect the distribution of resources?

  It can lead to unequal distribution
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of economic disparities?

  Widening economic disparities
• What can urban growth lead to in terms of cultural diversity?

  Increased cultural diversity
• How does urban growth impact public health?

  It can lead to public health challenges
• What can rapid urban growth lead to in terms of crime rates?

  Increased crime rates