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Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta
I can describe the location and context of Jakarta.
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- Year 11
- Edexcel B
Location and national, regional and global context of Jakarta
I can describe the location and context of Jakarta.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Jakarta is a global megacity located on the island of Java and is the capital of Indonesia.
- Jakarta has distinctive characteristics of site, situation and connectivity.
- Jakarta is important nationally, regionally and internationally.
Keywords
Megacity - a city with a population of over 10 million people
Subsidence - the sinking or settling of land, often caused by human activities such as excessive groundwater extraction, which can increase the risk of flooding
World city - a city with global influence, important in the world economy through finance, trade, culture and communication
Common misconception
Jakarta is only important nationally because it is the capital city.
Jakarta is not just important because it’s the capital. It also plays a major role nationally as Indonesia’s economic centre and globally through its trade, transport links, and role as the ASEAN headquarters.
Use GIS to map Jakarta’s transport links and flood risk areas, helping students understand its national and global connectivity, as well as why environmental challenges like subsidence and flooding are driving the capital’s relocation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Jakarta is the capital of ...
Jakarta is the capital of ...
Thailand
Malaysia
Vietnam
Q2.What type of country is Indonesia classified as?
What type of country is Indonesia classified as?
Low-income country
High-income country
Landlocked developing country
Q3.Which of the following is a challenge Jakarta faces as it grows?
Which of the following is a challenge Jakarta faces as it grows?
Low population density
Too much green space
Not enough businesses
Q4.Why are slums common in Jakarta?
Why are slums common in Jakarta?
There is too much public housing
People prefer living in informal housing
The government encourages them
Q5.What environmental issue is Jakarta especially vulnerable to?
What environmental issue is Jakarta especially vulnerable to?
Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Sandstorms
Q6.Which of these is a benefit of living in Jakarta?
Which of these is a benefit of living in Jakarta?
Low temperatures all year
Slow population growth
Very cheap housing
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definition.
Match the keywords to their definition.
Q2.What is one major cause of land subsidence in Jakarta?
What is one major cause of land subsidence in Jakarta?
Too much rainfall
Building tall buildings
River erosion
Q3.Which international organisation has its headquarters in Jakarta?
Which international organisation has its headquarters in Jakarta?
UN
NATO
EU
Q4.Which statement gives a limited view of Jakarta’s importance?
Which statement gives a limited view of Jakarta’s importance?
It is Indonesia’s largest city
It has global trade links
It is a centre of business
