Urban Sprawl: Kuala Lumpur

What is the meaning of the term 'urban sprawl'?

• The spread of a city into the area surrounding it, often without planning.

• The joining up of different urban areas.

• The redevelopment of urban areas.

• The slow down of economic growth in urban areas.

In what country is the city of Kuala Lumpur?

• Thailand

• Indonesia

• Vietnam

• Malaysia

In 1981, the population of Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburbs was 1 million. What is the population now?

• 0.5 million

• 2.5 million

• 6.2 million

• 7.8 million

Why has the number of people infected with the dengue fever tropical virus increased in Kuala Lumpur in recent years?

• Lack of human action.

• More breeding grounds for mosquitoes on construction sites.

• Mosquitoes have become resistant to fogging and spraying.

• People are taking more risks.

By how much did median household incomes increase in Kuala Lumpur between 2009 and 2014.

• 17%

• 43%

• 61%

• 76%

How much rainforest was lost in Malaysia between 2000 and 2012

• 14%

• 21%

• 28%

• 35%

Which of the following impacts of urban sprawl is NOT an environmental factor?

• Deforestation

• Water pollution

• Migrant workers

• Waste

What is the name of the new rail system in Kuala Lumpur that aims to reduce congestion?

• MRT

• Skytrain

• Metro

• LDLR

What is the name of the project that is transforming the Klang river into a clean, vibrant waterfont?

• River of Prosperity

• River of Opportunity

• River of Life

• River of Hope

Has the growth of Kuala Lumpur been positive?

• Extremely positive

• More positive than negative

• More negative than positive

• Extremely negative