What are the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of Lagos?

Which of the following are examples of social opportunities created by the growth and development of Lagos?

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Improved healthcare compared to the countryside.

State schools, operated by Lagos State Government, offers all children a basic education on the first 9 years.

A reasonably reliable water supply is available to the residents of Lagos.

The growth of commercial and industrial zones has led to considerable development.

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Which of the following are examples of improved economic development created by the growth and development of Lagos?

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The Lagos Water Corporation claims to supply 12 million people with fresh water.

The improved transport infrastructure has attracted many businesses to Lagos.

The manufacturing sector in Lagos is dominated by food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and vehicles. The growth in population has increased the market stimulating economic growth.

Investment into energy has improved the reliability of electric supplies.

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Which of the following are challenges associated with the growth of Lagos?

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The physical growth of the city.

High levels of poverty.

The population is expected to double by 2050.

A decrease in population.

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The lack of affordable housing has led to many people in Lagos living in squatter settlements. Which of the following are characteristics of squatter settlements?

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Over 75% of households live in a single room.

Most homes are constructed from waste materials.

Over 50% of households lack a kitchen, bath or toilet.

Most homes are provided by the local council.

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Identify the slum that is constructed on the Lagos Lagoon.

Maliko

Mukwato

Makoko

Maloco

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Which sector do the majority of the residents of the slum above work in?

Quaternary sector

Informal sector

Formal sector

Primary sector

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Why did authorities start to demolish parts of the squatter settlement in 2012?

They want to construct an area for wealthy people to moor their boats.

They want to create a ‘Venice of Africa’.

They want to drain the lagoon to provide land for economic development.

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What proportion of people in Makoko have access to safe, piped water?

11%

17%

23%

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In Lagos, providing which of the following is a major issue?

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Sanitation

Food

Energy

Water supply

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What proportion of the population of Lagos has direct access to safe piped water supplies?

10%

20%

15%

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Energy supplies in Lagos are unreliable. What do most large organisations rely on to ensure a consistent supply of energy?

Electricity imported from abroad.

Batteries designed by Tesla.

Back-up generators.

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Which of the following statements is true?

Pollution in Lagos Lagoon is reducing due to all houses in the local area having sanitation systems fitted.

Lagos Lagoon is heavily polluted with raw sewage.

The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission is using natural bacteria to reduce the impact of human waste being deposited in the Lagos Lagoon.

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Which of the following statements are true about healthcare in Lagos?

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Healthcare is available but not always free. There are long queues to see doctors.

Many wealthier people seek medical help abroad.

All healthcare must be paid for.

Investment in healthcare does not match the growth in population.

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Which of the following statements are true about education in Lagos?

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Secondary schools are limited and are usually private.

University places are free in Lagos.

Industries are being encouraged to work with universities to develop relevant courses.

Although the government offers free education many of the poorest children have to work to earn money for their family.

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Which of the following statements are true about unemployment in Lagos?

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Unemployment is relatively low at 10%.

Unemployment is high at 60%.

Since 2016 the Employment Trust has provided loans to help people become self-employed.

Due to there being no unemployment benefit many people work in the informal sector and do not pay taxes.

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Which of the following statements are true about crime in Lagos?

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Kidnapping and cyber fraud is common.

Crime rates are very high, particularly those involving drugs, vandalism and theft.

Crime rates are rapidly falling in Lagos.

Outbreaks of violence occur between gangs known as ‘Area Boys’.

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In Lagos, what proportion of waste is collected by the city authorities?

10%

30%

20%

40%

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13% of the waste taken to landfill is recycled. Who is responsible for this?

People working informally at landfill sites.

TNCs

International organisations such as Oxfam.

The city authorities

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How much higher is air pollution in Lagos compared to the international recommended limit?

Eight times higher

Five times higher

Two times higher

Eleven times higher

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What is the main source for air pollution in Lagos?

Vehicles

Industry

Poor sanitation

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How long does the average commuter in Lagos spend in traffic every day due to congestion?

4 hours

3 hours

2 hours

1 hour

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Which of the following are features of the 2016 Lagos integrated transport system?

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An integrated system linking road, rail and waterway.