9. Identify which of the following is not a sustainable urban project. A. Beekeeping B. Planting community gardens C. Increasing infrastructure and car manufacturing D. Recycling building materials E. Solar panels 10. Rapid growth of cities can lead to social and environmental problems. Often there is insufficient affordable housing, resulting in the build-up of slums. Identify which of the following would not be a characteristic of a slum. A. High population density B. A lack of water and sanitation C. Efficient public transport network D. Temporary housing structures ANALYSE AND APPLY 11. Classify each of the following as either push or pull factors that have resulted in urbanisation. a. Job opportunities b. Political or religious freedom c. Natural disasters d. Lack of medical services or educational opportunities e. War f. Family links 12. Drawing on your own knowledge and your understanding of sea changes, tree changes and other forms of migration, explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected migration patterns within Australia (i.e. between states or within states). 13. Distinguish between emigration and immigration and provide an example. 14. Consider the capital city or regional city you live closest to. Discuss three actions that could be implemented to make this urban area more sustainable in the short term. 15. Explain how Australian cities can become more sustainable and why this is important. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 16. Imagine that you are the mayor of a rapidly growing urban area where there is high natural population growth and an increase in people migrating to the area. After examining how urban slums develop, propose some actions you could take to prevent this from happening. 17. Explain what a megacity is and discuss why the majority of megacities are located in Asia. 18. Evaluate the impact of migration on Australia since 1900. Ensure you discuss the changes in time of migration policies and the sources of migration to Australia. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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