urban land use in ledc cities a e b c d predict: what do you think the land use will be in each of...

Urban Land use in LEDC cities

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Predict: what do you think the land use will be in each of these zones? (Think back to MEDC cities for possible options)

Task

In pairs go around the room and see if you can find at least 1 photo to match up with each of the zones in a LEDC city.

Also note the number of any photo you believe does not come from an LEDC city.

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What caption would you give this photo?

Shanty Towns (Favelas) in Sao Paulo

Location of the shanty town area

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The Growth of Sao Paulo

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Modernisation of agriculture – machinery & chemicals means fewer

workers are needed on the land. They are pushed to the cities where

they hope to find work.

Rapid population growth – results from a high birth rate and a low

death rate

The decline of traditional industries such as textiles and

metal working means these people move to

large cities in search of work.The PULL of the city –

better housing, employment, education

services etc

Characteristics of the shanty town areas of Sao Paulo

As you watch the following photos, write down words to describe the main features of the

shanty town areas of Sao Paulo

Key characteristics of Sao Paulo shanty town areas

• Poor quality, illegal housing => overcrowding

• Polluted water supplies & poor sanitation• Few services e.g. electricity• Pollution• Much informal employment• Segregation• Homelessness

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