S2 Geography Housing revision new syllabus

Which of the following best define housing?

• structures or buildings developed to provide people with basic services.

• structures or buildings developed to shelter people from the elements and basic services.

• structures or buildings developed to shelter people from the elements.

• structures or buildings developed to satisfy people's need

Which of the following is not a characteristics of formal housing?

• Built by government or developers

• Self-built

• Legal rights to occupy land

• Build with good materials

Which of the following is a characteristics of informal housing?

• Built by government or developers

• Self-built

• Legal rights to occupy land

• Build with good materials

Which of the following is not a characteristics of informal housing?

• Built by government or developers

• Self-built

• No legal rights to occupy land

• Build with poor materials

Which of the following is a characteristics of formal housing?

• Provide basic services

• Self-built

• No legal rights to occupy land

• Build with poor materials

Which of the following is an example of a poor building material?

• Concrete

• Bricks

• Steel

• Zinc sheet

People who live in squatter settlements often faces threat of eviction. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a basic service provided in formal housing?

• WIFI

• Water

• Electricity

• Gas

This type of housing is found on desirable land within a city. They are also found near greenery and amenities, away from pollution. Which type of housing is this?

• Formal Housing

• Informal Housing

This type of housing is found on locally unwanted land-use. They are also found near landfills, sewage treatment plants and large, polluting industries. Which type of housing is this?

• Formal Housing

• Informal Housing