Urban Settlement Problems (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards

Traffic congestion, urban decay, centralisation

Too many vehicles on roads, creating slow/stationary traffic

Number of vehicles exceeds road infrastructure capacity

Improve public transport, carpooling, relocate businesses

Deterioration of city areas with poorly maintained buildings

Too many people & activities concentrate in city centres

Increased pollution, health problems, resource overuse, waste

Vastly different income levels & access to opportunities

Unequal distribution of advantages & disadvantages in society

Unfair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens