Opportunities in Mumbai
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways in which Mumbai has developed over time and identify opportunities in living and working in this global city.
Key learning points
- Mumbai was once a small fishing port however it has grown significantly over time.
- Mumbai’s population has increased; more and more land is becoming built up and infrastructure has developed.
- Mumbai’s rapid growth and status as a global city provides a wide range of opportunities.
- Many large transnational corporations are based in Mumbai such as Tata and the State Bank of India.
Keywords
Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply
Services - a service is a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection
Global city - a city that is a major centre for trade and communication with other places around the world
Transnational corporations - large businesses that operate in many different countries globally
Common misconception
Mumbai was only inhabited by people recently.
People are thought to have first inhabited Mumbai in the Stone Age, hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Teacher tip
Use GIS tools to explore how land use in Mumbai has changed over time.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What defines a city?
Q2.Where is Mumbai located?
Q3.Why do many people migrate to Mumbai?
Q4.What is the main difference between rural and urban areas?
Q5.What is Mumbai known for?
Q6.What is the population of Mumbai (2024 estimate)?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Mumbai is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world!
Q2.Where is Mumbai located?
Q3.What did Mumbai's official name used to be?
Q4.People are thought to have first inhabited Mumbai in the , hundreds of thousands of years ago.
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