IB Geography - Urban Environments

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The term used to describe those who work jobs that are unofficial and untaxed. In large slums this economy can account for as much as a billion dollars.

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Informal economy

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An urban circular system is...

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A sustainable city that focuses on recycling and reducing and reusing resources

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If someone is suffering from urban deprivation...

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they lack access to basic resources and services that are necessary for a person to live a decent life.

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Which city is likely to have the smallest sphere of influence: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, or Fort Worth?

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Fort Worth

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a megacity? A population of over 10 million people. A high concentration of economic activity. A diverse population. A low level of pollution.

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A low level of pollution.

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All of the following describe the distribution of megacities throughout the world EXCEPT: Near the coastline, South and East Asia, Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere

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Southern Hemisphere

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Deindustrialization is caused by all of the following, EXCEPT: The exhaustion of resources, Fall in demand, Increase in overseas competition, An increase in manufacturing subsidies (to keep prices low)

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An increase in manufacturing subsidies (to keep prices low)

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What is the MAIN cause of urban sprawl? Options: The rise of the automobile, The decline of public transportation, The growth of the service economy, An ageing population

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The rise of the automobile

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What is the main social stressor/impact of urban sprawl? Options: Increased traffic congestion, Decreased access to public services, Increased in urban gentrification, Decrease in the quality of life

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Increased traffic congestion

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What are some strategies that could be used to manage urban sprawl? Options: Encourage compact development, Improve public transportation, Use brownfield sites, All of the above

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All of the above