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Challenges associated with urban growth: people and the economy

Jakarta: case study of a major city in a Newly Emerging Economy

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country/NEE. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the challenges associated with providing services and reducing unemployment and crime in Jakarta.

Key Notes

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

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

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

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

There are challenges associated with providing clean water, sanitation systems and energy in Jakarta. There are challenges associated with providing access to health and education services in Jakarta.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'sanitation'

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

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

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