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3 Nov–7 Nov: MIGRATION

Aim: Describe and suggest reasons for population migrations.

Introducing the basics:

Ref: Wider World p72-73.

Focus Questions:

1. Why do people move?
2. What are the impacts in the destination country?
3. What are the impacts in the country of origin?
4. What are the current world trends in migration?
5. Why do these exist?

International migration case studies:

• Mexico
• Congo
• Saudi Arabia
• India
• Aceh

10 – 14 Nov: Internal Migration

• Rural - Urban Trend
• University students
• Seasonal Workers

Settlements:

Describe the patterns of rural settlements – dispersed, linear, nucleated.

Explain how physical factors (relief, soil, water supply) and other
factors such as accessibility, agricultural land-use, influence the
sites and patterns of rural settlements.

Describe and explain the factors which

24 – 28 Nov:

- Describe and explain the factors which may influence the size,
growth and functions of rural and urban settlements.
- Describe and suggest reasons for the hierarchy of settlements
and services.

1-5 Dec:

Describe and explain the land-use zones of towns and cities to include the Central Business District (CBD), residential areas,
industrial areas, the provision of open spaces and transport routes.

Differences in the patterns of urban structures in cities of LEDCs and MEDCs should be identified.

8-12 Dec:

Describe problems associated with the growth of urban areas such as congestion in the CBD, housing shortages, traffic
congestion, squatter settlements. Suggested solutions to overcome these problems should be illustrated by reference to
selected examples.

15 – 19 Dec:

Describe the effects of urbanisation on the environment pollution (air, water, visual and noise), the results of urban sprawl
on surrounding areas, the growth of out-of-town urban activities – shopping areas, sports facilities etc.

END OF TOPIC TEST

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