Theory question 102
Settlement(a) Name any two types of urban settlements
(b) Outline the characteristic features of each type
(c) Describe any four problems facing urban centres.
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(a) Any two, e.g. conurbation and megalopolis (or town/city)
(b) Conurbation: two or more towns that grow and merge into one built-up area; each keeps its own name and identity, e.g. Lagos-Ikeja-Agege
Megalopolis: a very large chain of cities and conurbations joined together over a long distance; the largest urban form, e.g. Boston-Washington (BosWash)
(c) Any four: overcrowding and slums; traffic congestion and poor transport; shortage of housing; pressure on water, electricity, schools and hospitals; unemployment and crime; pollution and waste disposal problems
Describe each urban type by size and how its towns are joined.