Sec 2 Revision

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cities?

• Few transport infrastructure

• Built-up areas

• Range of functions

• High population density

Sardinia is an island near Italy. Its total population size is 1, 628, 384, and its land area is 24, 040km2.

Calculate the population density of Sardinia (round off to the nearest whole number)

Mathematical Equivalence

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Cities rely on rural areas for their ​ (a)   since there is limited space for agricultural activities in cities. In turn, rural areas rely on cities for ​ (b)   from selling their produce. Rural areas also rely on cities to get access to ​ (c)   that are not available in rural areas, such as hospitals, retail spaces, and administration services. Sometimes, ​ (d)   happens when people from rural areas move to cities for work or school.

• food supply
• income
• amenities
• rural-urban migration

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced in cities?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Competition for land and water resources

• More spending power

How can the quality of life in cities be improved?

• Provision of safe and affordable housing

• Constructing a well-connected transport infrastructure

• Catering to the needs of different groups

• Allocating resources for slum upgrading.

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Features of informal housing include ​ (a)   , which are usually built by individuals using ​ (b)   instead of governments. People in informal housing also ​do not have a legal ​ (c)   , and constantly face the threat of eviction. They also do not have access to ​ (d)   , such as water, sanitation, and electricity.

• Self-build squatter settlements
• right to occupy land
• basic services
• low quality building materials

Match the following impacts of housing development

• Waste from households and construction

• Presence of communities

• Food centres, markets, medical services

• Provision of basic needs

• Installing proper sanitation and shelter

• Environmental pollution

• Community centres and social spaces

• Presence of amenities

• Clearing of trees to for raw materials

• Use of natural resources

Organize the options into the right categories of sustainable housing management

Groups:

(a) Inclusive housing

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(b) Integrated land use planning

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(c) Environmental features in buildings

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(d) Slum upgrading

• Solar panels to generate electricity

• Playgrounds that cater to diverse needs

• Improving the physical condition of slums, such as using concrete to build walls

• Self-contained towns that have all basic services available within walking distance

• Providing basic services in slum areas

• Braille in lifts

• Recycling bins

• Cooling paint on HDB blocks to reflect heat from the sun

• Housing projects above shopping malls

• Transport hubs linked to shopping malls

• Ramps and slopes

Which of the following statement is TRUE?

• Rural areas have more informal housing

• A large population size will mean a high population density

• Rural-urban migration is caused by people seeking a slower pace of life.

• Housing tends to be less affordable in urban cities