WAEC Geography 2025 Theory — Question 1
Question 1 of 38 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2025 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Paper 2, Section A 1(a): Highlight five characteristics of urban settlements in developing countries.
Model answer
1. Rapid population growth from rural-urban migration. 2. Informal settlements/slums due to lack of affordable housing. 3. Inadequate infrastructure (limited clean water, sanitation, electricity, transportation). 4. High levels of unemployment and poverty despite city opportunities. 5. Significant social and economic inequalities in access to resources and services.
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