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What are the problems with shanty towns?
Problems in shanty towns Overpopulation – the area does not have enough resources to support the growing population. Disease – poor sanitation and limited health care can lead to the spread of disease. Lack of space – the newest and poorest arrivals may be forced to live on the worst quality land.
Why does urbanisation happen in LEDCs?
Although the process of urbanisation happens in both MEDCs and LEDCs , the fastest-growing cities in the world are in LEDCs. Better paid jobs in the cities, an expected higher standard of living, and more reliable food are all pull factors which explain why people are attracted to the city.
What were at least 3 problems with the growth of cities?
Congestion, pollution, crime, and disease were prevalent problems in all urban centers; city planners and inhabitants alike sought new solutions to the problems caused by rapid urban growth.
What are slums and shanty towns?
Shanty towns can be slums, but they are also different. They are sections of the city within which people have moved in ‘unofficially’, i.e., the [Page 137]people are squatters, and have constructed housing using informal means and found materials.
Why squatter settlements are found in cities in LEDCs?
In LEDCs the poorest housing is found on the edge of the city – in contrast to MEDC cities whose suburban fringe is very often a place of high quality housing. The areas of poor quality housing found on the edge of cities in LEDCs are called squatter settlements or shanty towns.
Why is urban growth higher in LICs?
Pull factors include the chance of a better job, better access to education and services, and a higher standard of living. These factors have contributed to millions of people in LICs moving to cities, creating mass URBANISATION.
What are the urban problems in LEDCs countries?
Urban Problems in LEDCs. Rapid urbanisation in Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) is causing many problems. Many new migrants to cities in LEDCs cannot afford housing. They are forced to build temporary accommodation in spontaneous settlements.
Why are there so many shanty towns in LEDCs?
Many new migrants to cities in LEDCs cannot afford housing. They are forced to build temporary accommodation in spontaneous settlements. These settlements are commonly known as ‘shanty towns’.
Why are there so many LEDCs in the world?
Many LEDCs cannot afford the modern technology which would help to ensure better medical care and improve levels of employment. In LEDCs much of the food is produced on small, inefficient subsistence farms and together with problems caused by extreme weather, means that food production on a national scale may be inadequate to feed all the people.
Why do cities in the LEDC suffer severe air pollution?
Cities in the LEDC’S suffer severe air pollution due to the rapid growth in population and increases in motor vehicles and industrialization. This is also made worse by a lack of legislative controls on the sources of pollution and inadequate policing and enforcement of laws to control emissions.