OCR A Level Geography: Case Study: Northwood Vs Jakarta

Northwood is found in which US state?

• Florida

• Washington

• California

• Illinois

Jakarta is the capital city of which country?

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Vietnam

• Bangladesh

In Jakarta, select 2 that would describe the housing.

• Although most are ground floor and well built, population growth means buildings are growing in height with scrap materials

• All buildings are mainly constructed of scrap mental or whatever materials are easy to come by

• Most housing does have electrical wiring giving residents safe electricity

• Fire is a constant risk due to the overcrowding, •, use of kerosene and improvised electrical wiring

In Jakarta, select 2 that would describe the environment.

• The air pollution in Jakarta is very high

• The groundwater in Jakarta is clean so homes with water pumps do have access to safe drinking water

• Toilets flush out onto the street, are rare and are often built for profit

• The air pollution in Jakarta is relatively low

Describe the schools in Jakarta, select 2

• School is mandatory for all children until 18

• Schools are poorly equipped

• A lot of children don't stay in school for long to go into work

• Girls complete the equivalent of primary school but not secondary school

Describe income in Jakarta

• The average income of residents is about $4 a day

• Employment is often insecure and in the informal sector

• In the formal sector there is little security or health and safety

• All of the above

Which water-borne diseases are common in Jakarta? Select all that apply

• Cholera

• Malaria

• Typhoid

• Tetanus

Describe the housing in Northwood, select 2

• The tenure is mainly owner occupied

• The average house size is 4.1 people

• The average house size is 2.8 people

• The tenure is mainly rented

Describe the environmental quality in Northwood, select 2

• Houses are built close together, therefore there is limited green space

• The area is close to the Atlantic coast and beaches

• Homes and buildings have plenty of green space around them

• Air pollution is low and the area avoids smog

Which best describes the education in Northwood? Select 2

• Schools are regularly assessed as being among the best in the USA

• The private schools in the area perform very well, whereas the state schools usually fall below the national average

• There are 3 high school and 4 elementary schools in the area

• There are 5 high schools in the area