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Year 10
AQA

Challenges associated with urban growth: people and the economy

I can describe the challenges associated with providing services and reducing unemployment and crime in Jakarta.

New
New
Year 10
AQA

Challenges associated with urban growth: people and the economy

I can describe the challenges associated with providing services and reducing unemployment and crime in Jakarta.

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Key learning points

  1. There are challenges associated with providing clean water, sanitation systems and energy in Jakarta.
  2. There are challenges associated with providing access to health and education services in Jakarta.
  3. There are challenges associated with reducing unemployment and crime in Jakarta.

Keywords

  • Sanitation - systems for removing human waste and managing rubbish and dirty water to prevent the spread of disease

  • Pollution - presence of harmful substances in the environment, such as in the air, water or soil, which can damage ecosystems and human health

  • Groundwater - water found underground in soil, sand, and rock. It is stored in aquifers and can be used as a source of water for drinking or industry

Common misconception

As a global megacity in an NEE, Jakarta is too developed to have serious problems with providing clean water and sanitation.

Despite being a global megacity, large parts of Jakarta (especially kampungs) lack piped water and sewage systems. Many people rely on groundwater, and open drains are still common in some areas.


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There are lots of YouTube videos recording Western travellers' impressions of Jakarta. Show one that focuses on the modern face of Jakarta today, and one that features the 'sinking slums' of Jakarta.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions:

Correct Answer:Subsidence,Land sinking due to overuse of groundwater

Land sinking due to overuse of groundwater

Correct Answer:World city,A city with global influence in economy, culture and trade

A city with global influence in economy, culture and trade

Correct Answer:Natural increase,Birth rate higher than death rate

Birth rate higher than death rate

Q2.
What is the capital city of Indonesia?

Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Correct answer: Jakarta
Manila

Q3.
Which of the following makes Jakarta a world city?

Small population
No international links
Correct answer: Role in global finance and trade
Low number of businesses

Q4.
A growing population due to births over deaths is called .

Correct Answer: natural increase

Q5.
What physical challenge does Jakarta face due to overuse of groundwater?

Volcanoes
Landslides
Correct answer: Subsidence
Earthquakes

Q6.
What is a major pull factor drawing people to Jakarta from rural areas?

Floods
Correct answer: Job opportunities
Earthquakes
Cold climate

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Match the keyword to the correct definition:

Correct Answer:sanitation,Systems for removing human waste

Systems for removing human waste

Correct Answer:pollution,Harmful substances in the environment

Harmful substances in the environment

Correct Answer:groundwater,Water stored underground in rock or soil

Water stored underground in rock or soil

Q2.
Many people in Jakarta rely on ________ because they lack piped water.

rainfall
rivers
Correct answer: groundwater
seawater

Q3.
Jakarta still faces challenges with clean water because ...

the population is decreasing
new shopping malls use too much water
Correct answer: infrastructure doesn’t reach all areas
everyone uses bottled water instead

Q4.
What’s a common misunderstanding about Jakarta’s development?

It’s the capital of Indonesia
It has too many parks
Correct answer: Its sanitation system is excellent citywide
It imports all its electricity

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