Urban Issues and Challenges Work Book
Quiz 4

What are the opportunities and challenges are associated with the growth of Lagos?

Which of the following are examples of social opportunities created by the growth and development of Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

Improved healthcare compared to the countryside.

A reasonably reliable water supply is available to the residents of Lagos.

State schools, operated by Lagos State Government, offers all children a basic education on the first 9 years.

The growth of commercial and industrial zones has led to considerable development.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following are examples of improved economic development created by the growth and development of Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

Investment into energy has improved the reliability of electric supplies.

The manufacturing sector in Lagos is dominated by food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and vehicles. The growth in population has increased the market stimulating economic growth.

The improved transport infrastructure has attracted many businesses to Lagos.

The Lagos Water Corporation claims to supply 12 million people with fresh water.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following are challenges associated with the growth of Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

The physical growth of the city.

The population is expected to double by 2050.

High levels of poverty.

A decrease in population.

Correct! Wrong!

The lack of affordable housing has led to many people in Lagos living in squatter settlements. Which of the following are characteristics of squatter settlements?

Please select 3 correct answers

Over 75% of households live in a single room.

Most homes are constructed from waste materials.

Most homes are provided by the local council.

Over 50% of households lack a kitchen, bath or toilet.

Correct! Wrong!

Identify the slum that is constructed on the Lagos Lagoon.

Maloco

Maliko

Mukwato

Makoko

Correct! Wrong!

Which sector do the majority of the residents of the slum above work in?

Formal sector

Primary sector

Quaternary sector

Informal sector

Correct! Wrong!

Why did authorities start to demolish parts of the squatter settlement in 2012?

They want to create a ‘Venice of Africa’.

They want to drain the lagoon to provide land for economic development.

They want to construct an area for wealthy people to moor their boats.

Correct! Wrong!

What proportion of people in Makoko have access to safe, piped water?

11%

23%

17%

Correct! Wrong!

In Lagos, providing which of the following is a major issue?

Please select 3 correct answers

Water supply

Sanitation

Food

Energy

Correct! Wrong!

What proportion of the population of Lagos has direct access to safe piped water supplies?

10%

20%

15%

Correct! Wrong!

Energy supplies in Lagos are unreliable. What do most large organisations rely on to ensure a consistent supply of energy?

Batteries designed by Tesla.

Electricity imported from abroad.

Back-up generators.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements is true?

Lagos Lagoon is heavily polluted with raw sewage.

The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission is using natural bacteria to reduce the impact of human waste being deposited in the Lagos Lagoon.

Pollution in Lagos Lagoon is reducing due to all houses in the local area having sanitation systems fitted.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements are true about healthcare in Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

Healthcare is available but not always free. There are long queues to see doctors.

All healthcare must be paid for.

Many wealthier people seek medical help abroad.

Investment in healthcare does not match the growth in population.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements are true about education in Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

Although the government offers free education many of the poorest children have to work to earn money for their family.

Secondary schools are limited and are usually private.

Industries are being encouraged to work with universities to develop relevant courses.

University places are free in Lagos.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements are true about unemployment in Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

Unemployment is high at 60%.

Unemployment is relatively low at 10%.

Due to there being no unemployment benefit many people work in the informal sector and do not pay taxes.

Since 2016 the Employment Trust has provided loans to help people become self-employed.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements are true about crime in Lagos?

Please select 3 correct answers

Crime rates are rapidly falling in Lagos.

Outbreaks of violence occur between gangs known as ‘Area Boys’.

Crime rates are very high, particularly those involving drugs, vandalism and theft.

Kidnapping and cyber fraud is common.

Correct! Wrong!

In Lagos, what proportion of waste is collected by the city authorities?

40%

30%

20%

10%

Correct! Wrong!

13% of the waste taken to landfill is recycled. Who is responsible for this?

International organisations such as Oxfam.

TNCs

People working informally at landfill sites.

The city authorities

Correct! Wrong!

How much higher is air pollution in Lagos compared to the international recommended limit?

Five times higher

Eleven times higher

Eight times higher

Two times higher

Correct! Wrong!

What is the main source for air pollution in Lagos?

Vehicles

Industry

Poor sanitation

Correct! Wrong!

How long does the average commuter in Lagos spend in traffic every day due to congestion?

4 hours

2 hours

3 hours

1 hour

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following are features of the 2016 Lagos integrated transport system?

Please select 3 correct answers

An integrated system linking road, rail and waterway.

Dedicated bus lanes

A new underground system

Improved opportunities for walking and cycling

Correct! Wrong!

What are the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of Lagos?

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Urban Issues and Challenges Work Book

What are the opportunities and challenges are associated with the growth of Lagos?

Which of the following are examples of social opportunities created by the growth and development of Lagos?

Which of the following are examples of improved economic development created by the growth and development of Lagos?

Which of the following are challenges associated with the growth of Lagos?

The lack of affordable housing has led to many people in Lagos living in squatter settlements. Which of the following are characteristics of squatter settlements?

Identify the slum that is constructed on the Lagos Lagoon.

Which sector do the majority of the residents of the slum above work in?

Why did authorities start to demolish parts of the squatter settlement in 2012?

What proportion of people in Makoko have access to safe, piped water?

In Lagos, providing which of the following is a major issue?

What proportion of the population of Lagos has direct access to safe piped water supplies?

Energy supplies in Lagos are unreliable. What do most large organisations rely on to ensure a consistent supply of energy?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements are true about healthcare in Lagos?

Which of the following statements are true about education in Lagos?

Which of the following statements are true about unemployment in Lagos?

Which of the following statements are true about crime in Lagos?

In Lagos, what proportion of waste is collected by the city authorities?

13% of the waste taken to landfill is recycled. Who is responsible for this?

How much higher is air pollution in Lagos compared to the international recommended limit?

What is the main source for air pollution in Lagos?

How long does the average commuter in Lagos spend in traffic every day due to congestion?

Which of the following are features of the 2016 Lagos integrated transport system?

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What are the opportunities and challenges are associated with the growth of Lagos?

Which of the following are examples of social opportunities created by the growth and development of Lagos?

Which of the following are examples of improved economic development created by the growth and development of Lagos?

Which of the following are challenges associated with the growth of Lagos?

The lack of affordable housing has led to many people in Lagos living in squatter settlements. Which of the following are characteristics of squatter settlements?

Identify the slum that is constructed on the Lagos Lagoon.

Which sector do the majority of the residents of the slum above work in?

Why did authorities start to demolish parts of the squatter settlement in 2012?

What proportion of people in Makoko have access to safe, piped water?

In Lagos, providing which of the following is a major issue?

What proportion of the population of Lagos has direct access to safe piped water supplies?

Energy supplies in Lagos are unreliable. What do most large organisations rely on to ensure a consistent supply of energy?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements are true about healthcare in Lagos?

Which of the following statements are true about education in Lagos?

Which of the following statements are true about unemployment in Lagos?

Which of the following statements are true about crime in Lagos?

In Lagos, what proportion of waste is collected by the city authorities?

13% of the waste taken to landfill is recycled. Who is responsible for this?

How much higher is air pollution in Lagos compared to the international recommended limit?

What is the main source for air pollution in Lagos?

How long does the average commuter in Lagos spend in traffic every day due to congestion?

Which of the following are features of the 2016 Lagos integrated transport system?

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