Geography paper 2 case studies Exam
Questions With Assured Answers
What is the regional importance of lagos? - ANS-home to Makoko
-Home to Eko Atlanti centre(commercial centre-provides jobs)
What is the national importance of Lagos? - ANS-It is home to 10% of the Nigerian population
-It accounts for over 60% of industrial and commercial activities in the nation.
-more than 275,000 migrants each year
What is the international importance of Lagos? - ANS-Lagos Airport is the main arrival point for 80%
of flights into West Africa, with
non-stop flights to hundreds of destinations around the world.
-Major financial centre is west Africa
What are the causes of growth in Lagos? - ANS-Migration - more than 275,000 migrants arrive in
Lagos every year due to push and
pull factors.
-Natural increase - many of the people who move to Lagos are young and therefore
start families leading to an increase in population.
What are some social opportunities Lagos provides? - ANS-High number of schools and universities.
68% of people are secondary
educated here(40% aren't even educated in rural areas)
-Water supply available on streets through public taps. Water treatment plants
in operation.
What are some economic opportunities Lagos provides? - ANS-Rapid growth means lots of
construction jobs, e.g. building the new
commercial centre, Eko Atlantic.
, -Higher paid jobs available in business, finance and computing(Lagos is home to many banks and
manufacturing industries)
What are some social challenges created in Lagos due to rapid population growth? - ANSOver 60% of
Lagos' population live in slums, e.g. Makoko
-Communal toilets are shared by 15 households. Most of the waste goes
straight into the lagoon below, causing health problems, e.g. cholera.
-There are high levels of crime. The slum is self-policed by gangs called 'Area
Boys'.
What are some environmental challenges caused by rapid population growth in Lagos? - ANS-Only
40% of rubbish is officially collected. There are large rubbish dumps
containing toxic waste.
-Traffic congestion is very bad - many face 2 hour commutes and the fatal
accident rate is 28 per 100,000 people (3x higher than in European cities)
What are some economic challenges created in Lagos due to rapid population growth? - ANS-
Although the formal economy in Lagos is growing, there aren't enough formal
jobs for all of the migrants. About 40% of the workforce work in the informal
sector, e.g. street vending, show shining or waste recycling, such as in the
Olusosun rubbish dump.
What are some facts about the floating school in Lagos(sustainable approach to urban planning)? -
ANS-Made of bamboo
• The structure floats on 256 recycled plastic barrels
• Solar panels on roof
• Classrooms hosting 60 children at a time
• Community facility in the evening
• Sea level rise-proof
• Local people helped to construct the school (self-help)
What is the regional importance of Newcastle(challenges and opportunities in a HIC)? - ANS-Metro
centre draws in tourists
Questions With Assured Answers
What is the regional importance of lagos? - ANS-home to Makoko
-Home to Eko Atlanti centre(commercial centre-provides jobs)
What is the national importance of Lagos? - ANS-It is home to 10% of the Nigerian population
-It accounts for over 60% of industrial and commercial activities in the nation.
-more than 275,000 migrants each year
What is the international importance of Lagos? - ANS-Lagos Airport is the main arrival point for 80%
of flights into West Africa, with
non-stop flights to hundreds of destinations around the world.
-Major financial centre is west Africa
What are the causes of growth in Lagos? - ANS-Migration - more than 275,000 migrants arrive in
Lagos every year due to push and
pull factors.
-Natural increase - many of the people who move to Lagos are young and therefore
start families leading to an increase in population.
What are some social opportunities Lagos provides? - ANS-High number of schools and universities.
68% of people are secondary
educated here(40% aren't even educated in rural areas)
-Water supply available on streets through public taps. Water treatment plants
in operation.
What are some economic opportunities Lagos provides? - ANS-Rapid growth means lots of
construction jobs, e.g. building the new
commercial centre, Eko Atlantic.
, -Higher paid jobs available in business, finance and computing(Lagos is home to many banks and
manufacturing industries)
What are some social challenges created in Lagos due to rapid population growth? - ANSOver 60% of
Lagos' population live in slums, e.g. Makoko
-Communal toilets are shared by 15 households. Most of the waste goes
straight into the lagoon below, causing health problems, e.g. cholera.
-There are high levels of crime. The slum is self-policed by gangs called 'Area
Boys'.
What are some environmental challenges caused by rapid population growth in Lagos? - ANS-Only
40% of rubbish is officially collected. There are large rubbish dumps
containing toxic waste.
-Traffic congestion is very bad - many face 2 hour commutes and the fatal
accident rate is 28 per 100,000 people (3x higher than in European cities)
What are some economic challenges created in Lagos due to rapid population growth? - ANS-
Although the formal economy in Lagos is growing, there aren't enough formal
jobs for all of the migrants. About 40% of the workforce work in the informal
sector, e.g. street vending, show shining or waste recycling, such as in the
Olusosun rubbish dump.
What are some facts about the floating school in Lagos(sustainable approach to urban planning)? -
ANS-Made of bamboo
• The structure floats on 256 recycled plastic barrels
• Solar panels on roof
• Classrooms hosting 60 children at a time
• Community facility in the evening
• Sea level rise-proof
• Local people helped to construct the school (self-help)
What is the regional importance of Newcastle(challenges and opportunities in a HIC)? - ANS-Metro
centre draws in tourists
