(a) Distinguish between urbanization and population density.
(b) Highlight four problems created by urbanization in Tropical Africa.
(c) In what four ways can the problems highlighted in 2(b) be solved?
(a) Distinguish between Urbanization and Population Density: - Urbanization refers to the growth of towns, especially in terms of human population, physical size, and function while population density refers to the number of people living in an area per square kilometres.
(b) Highlight Problems Created by Urbanization in Tropical Africa:-Unemployment/underemployment -Traffic congestion Housing problems/congestion/shortage-Poor sanitation/waste management problem-Pressure on social amenities -Disruption of scenic beauty of the environment -Overcrowding -Pressure on infrastructure -Environmental pollution/degradation -Pressure on land -High cost of land -land dispute -High crime rate e.g armed robbery, kidnapping, etc. -Shortage of food-Social vices e.g prostitution, drug abuse, etc -increase in government expenditure -rural depopulation/rural-urban migration -Easy spread of diseases e.g cholera, etc. -urban centres are target during war -Social/political unrest -High cost of living/inflation -Disruption of government plan for development.
(c) In What ways can the problems Highlighted be Solved?:--Establishment of satellite towns -Development of rural areas -Provision of industries in rural areas -improvement in waste management/recycling of waste -industrialization in urban areas -Public education on pollution -Effective crime control- strict adherence to town planning laws -introduction of modern farming techniques -Employment generation/poverty alleviation -Good governance -Increase in salaries and wages -Price control measures -Introduction or modern farming techniques -improved security e.g CCTV cameras -Upgrading transportation system -provision of Social amenities -Social welfare schemes -Increase in government budgetary allocation.
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