a city with a population of over 10 million people

open land with vegetation, such as parks, gardens, forests or wetlands

informal settlements in Indonesia. Homes are self-built, crowded together and may lack access to sanitation and electricity

Effects of population growth on spatial growth, functions and land use

Geography

Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta

The structure of Jakarta

Trends and causes of population growth in Jakarta

Opportunities for people living in the city

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: housing

Challenges caused by rapid urban population growth: services

Urban patterns in Jakarta

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies

Top-down strategies to reduce global inequalities

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Jakarta: case study of a major city in an emerging country

A city with a population of over 10 million

Open land with vegetation like parks or forests

Match the keywords to their correct meanings:

Which of the following is a challenge of kampungs?

Which part of Jakarta is losing green space due to shopping malls and housing?

Which of these is a benefit of green space in cities?

Different areas have different land uses and changes

The government doesn’t allow development

Every part of the city is a business district

Why is it wrong to say all areas of Jakarta are changing in the same way?

when some people have much more than others

Some areas have better housing than others

Which of the following is an example of inequality in Jakarta?

Which statement about Jakarta's global importance is correct?

Which of these is a challenge Jakarta faces as it grows?

What is one reason people live in kampungs?

Which best describes the informal sector?

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