IAL Unit 2 Urban Geography SPEC Quiz

What are the environmental and social problems facing cities in the developed and developing world?

• A. Lack of public transportation

• B. Overcrowding and homelessness

• C. Excessive green spaces

• D. High employment rates

Why has transport become a key issue in many cities and how can it be best managed?

• B. To increase traffic congestion

• D. To improve urban planning

• A. To increase pedestrianisation

• C. To promote car pool

How significant is the ‘housing crisis’ in developed world cities and how can it be reduced?

• B. The crisis is only about safe housing can be reduced by increasing gated communities

• C. The crisis extends into the millions but can be reduced by improving public housing

• D. The crisis is about access can be reduced by reducing public transportation

• A. The crisis is not significant in developed world cities

How can the social issues of urban areas be improved by regeneration?

• D. By improving community representation

• C. By neglecting sustainability

• B. By focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects

• A. By increasing pollution

What are the social implications of traffic congestion on urban economic development and human wellbeing?

• D. Reduced pollution exposure

• C. Improved economic development

• B. Increased length of the working day

• A. Reduced stress and pollution exposure

What is a major challenge in growing urban areas related to housing provision?

• D. High income levels

• C. Low demand for housing

• A. Excessive housing supply

• B. Lack of affordable services

What is a key part of urban regeneration schemes?

• A. Increasing resource consumption

• D. Neglecting community identity

• B. Ignoring social equality

• C. Focusing on pollution and flood reduction

What are the contrasting approaches to regeneration?

• A. Focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects

• B. Neglecting economic benefits

• C. Community-centered planning

• D. Promoting sustainability

What is a major source of pollution in many cities related to urban transport?

• D. Rising affluence

• C. Safe air pollution levels

• B. Low level ozone

• A. Increasing car ownership

What is the evidence that there is inequality in housing provision?

• D. Public housing increases income deprivation

• C. Public housing provision varies between cities

• B. Public housing is not available in developed world cities

• A. Public housing has no impact on the crisis