The Big Urban Quiz! Round 2

Describe the location of London

• South East of England, on the River Thames

• South West of England, on the River Thames

• North West of England, on the River Thames

• South of England, on the River Severn

Which of the following is an example of London’s international significance?

• 5 major international airports which encourages trade and tourism

• Transport for London (the Tube, buses, etc.)

• Largest city in the UK

• Congestion charge

Which of the following is a good example of social opportunities for a HIC city (London)?

• Lots of high paid jobs in the city

• Lots of green spaces

• Cultural mix, London is one of the most diverse cities in the world

• Inequalities in educational attainment

Which of the following is an economic opportunity linked to urban change?

• Deindustrialisation

• Lots of green spaces

• Better access to healthcare opportunities

• New offices in Canary Wharf, creating many service jobs

Which of the following are is an example of inequalities in education in London?

• Inner city areas (more deprived) have lower GCSE scores compared to the suburbs.

• Suburbs generally have lower GCSE scores compared to inner city areas.

• No difference in results across London

• Life expectancy is higher in the suburbs

Which of these is a possible reason for regeneration projects?

• High incomes

• Dereliction and high unemployment

• The presence of greenfield sites

• Counter urbanisation

What is a ring of land maintained by parks, agriculture, or other open space to limit the sprawl of an urban area?

• Greenbelt

• Brownfield

• Greenfield

• Sprawl Limitation

Which of these is a solution to air pollution in London?

• Building on greenfield sites

• Congestion charge

• Regeneration in Stratford

• Reducing inequalities in life expectancy

Which statement is true?

• Stratford is an example of an HIC city

• Stratford is a borough in the city of Newham

• Stratford is in the borough of Newham, in London

• Stratford is a borough in the city of London

Out of these London boroughs, which has the highest level of income deprivation? (Hackney has the highest overall)

• Westminster

• Harrow

• Kensington and Chelsea

• Newham