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#3 FRQ Group 2 Practice Exam AP Human Geo

This assignment focuses on the rapid urban growth and challenges faced by Lagos, Nigeria, as depicted in the provided stimuli. Analyze the satellite image and population growth chart to answer the following questions.

Group 1

: Use the stimuli to address the questions related to Lagos's urban growth and its implications.

Source 1.1

: A satellite image of Lagos, Nigeria, showing densely packed informal housing and high-rise buildings near the city center, surrounded by large peri-urban sprawl.

Source 1.2

A chart showing population growth in Lagos from 1980 to 2020.

Question 1a

Short answer

Define the term megacity and describe one visible characteristic from Stimulus 1 that classifies Lagos as a megacity.

Question 1b

Short answer

Using Stimulus 2, describe a demographic trend that has contributed to Lagos's urban growth.

Question 1c

Short answer

Explain one pull factor that has drawn migrants to Lagos, as suggested by either stimulus.

Question 1d

Short answer

Based on Stimulus 1, describe one challenge related to housing or urban infrastructure that Lagos faces.

Question 1e

Short answer

Explain how the rapid urban growth seen in Lagos may contribute to environmental sustainability concerns.

Question 1f

Short answer

Using both stimuli, evaluate how Lagos’s level of development influences its ability to manage growth. Choose low, moderate, or high, and justify your answer.

Question 1g

Short answer

Propose one urban policy or planning solution that could help improve housing or sustainability in Lagos, and explain how it addresses the issues shown.

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