Urban Issues and Challenges 9 Mark Question Preparation

Urban Issues and Challenges

9 Mark Question Preparation

Multiple Choice

What is the population of a megacity?

• More than 1 million

• More than 5 million

• Less than 10 million

• More than 10 million

Multiple Select

Which of the following are megacities?

• London

• Lagos

• Barcelona

• Tokyo

Multiple Choice

Where are most megacities currently located in the world?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

Multiple Select

Which continent is set to have the most growth of megacities in the future?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

Multiple Select

What is the main causes of the growth of megacities? (2)

• International Migration

• Rural to Urban Migration

• Improved Healthcare

• Higher Death Rates

9 Mark Exam Question Practice

‘The opportunities of megacities outweigh the challenges’ Assess the extent to which you agree with this statement. (9 marks)

Opportunities provided by Megacities

• Improved Education

• Access to better healthcare

• Cultural Variety

• Better Technology

• Better job opportunities

• Higher Wages

Open Ended

Explain why improved healthcare is one of the reasons megacities are growing. PEEL paragraph

Challenges in Urban Areas

• Poor Housing

• Poor traffic infrastructure

• Sanitation issues

• Electricity supplies

Open Ended

Explain why electricity supplies are an issue for megacities in NEE's. PEEL paragraph.

Open Ended

Why is there poor traffic infrastructure in many large cities in NEE's? PEEL!

Open Ended

Explain why better education facilities is an opportunity within urban areas. Write this in a PEEL paragraph

‘The opportunities of megacities outweigh the challenges’ Assess the extent to which you agree with this statement. (9 marks)

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