WorksheetsHousing
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 21mins
Identify the type of environment shown in the photo above
Natural
Human
Urban
Rural
Identify the type of environment shown in the photo above
Natural
Human
Urban
Rural
Identify the type of environment shown in the photo above
Natural
Human
Urban
Rural
Identify the type of society shown in the photo above
Hunter-gatherer
Agrarian
Industrial
Identify the type of society shown in the photo above
Hunter-gatherer
Agrarian
Industrial
Identify the type of society shown in the photo above
Hunter-gatherer
Agrarian
Industrial
Which of the following is not a feature of a city
Large population size
High population density
Cosmopolitan population
Affluence society
Natural increase and urban-rural migration will cause population growth in a city.
True
False
Calculate the natural increase of Singapore in 2014.
4.1
5.1
6.1
7.1
Calculate Singapore's population density in 2015.
7695
7696
7697
7698
Which of the following best define the term cosmopolitan population.
A multicultural society with many people from similar cultural backgrounds.
A multicultural society with many people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A multicultural society with some people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A multicultural society with some people from similar cultural backgrounds.
Identify the term with the following definition:
"A group of people who live in a country, region or area and who share laws, organisations and customs."
Cosmopolitan society
Human society
Government
Nation
Which of the following best define the term 'Housing shortage'?
Insufficient housing to accommodate the population in an area.
Housing is unaffordable for those who need it.
All of the above
Identify the type of settlement shown in the photo above.
Slum
Public Housing
Landed property
Which of the following best define the term 'slum'?
Urban areas that are heavily populated, residents have poor quality housing and poor access to basic services
Rural areas that are heavily populated, residents have poor quality housing and poor access to basic services
Settlement developed without permission from the authorities on areas that are neglected and do not receive basic services
Settlement developed with permission from the authorities on areas that are neglected and do not receive basic services
Which of the following best define the term 'squatter settlement'?
Urban areas that are heavily populated, residents have poor quality housing and poor access to basic services
Rural areas that are heavily populated, residents have poor quality housing and poor access to basic services
Settlement developed without permission from the authorities on areas that are neglected and do not receive basic services
Settlement developed with permission from the authorities on areas that are neglected and do not receive basic services
Which of the following best define the term 'homelessness'?
When there is a lack of regular shelter or when people seek temporary housing.
Insufficient housing to accommodate the population in an area.
Housing is unaffordable for those who need it.
Slums does not provide safe shelter because they have...
weak foundation.
unstable walls.
roof made of simple materials such as zinc and cardboard.
All of the above
Identify the risks of living in the slum shown in the photo above.
Fire
Diseases
Collapse
All of the above
Population growth causes housing shortage because it increases the demand for housing.
True
False
Urban-rural migration may lead to housing shortage as...
there may be insufficient jobs to cater to the large number of migrants and without income, migrants are unable to afford a house in the city.
cities are unable to build enough houses for the migrants.
All of the above.
Cities with large proportion of people in their 20s and 30s are more likely to face housing shortage.
True
False
Stiff competition of land may result in housing shortage because there are insufficient land to build houses.
True
False
Presence of physical features such as __________, ___________ and _____________ limits amount of land suitable for building houses
sea, river and mountain
sea, river and floodplain
sea, river and buildings
Which of the following cities faces land shortage due to presence of physical features
Singapore
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Vietnam
Slum upgrading is...
improve living conditions in slum areas by improving the quality of housing and basic services such as water, electricity and sewerage.
improve living conditions in slum areas by decorating the interior of the house and improve basic services such as water, electricity and sewerage.
Identify the slum upgrading scheme in the photo above.
Self-help scheme
Rebuilding scheme
Public housing
Which of the following is not an issue with rebuilding scheme?
Uncertain about success of the scheme.
Unable to afford the new housing unit.
Construction might be slower.
Which of the following is an issue with self-help scheme?
Uncertain about success of the scheme.
Unable to afford the new housing unit.
Construction might be slower.
Which of the following is an advantage of rebuilding scheme?
Opportunity to improve living conditions.
People build the house themselves, which reduces construction costs.
Residents can continue to stay in the houses, and work on building the houses at a pace that is feasible for them.
Which of the following is not an advantage of self-help scheme?
Opportunity to improve living conditions.
People build the house themselves, which reduces construction costs.
Residents can continue to stay in the houses, and work on building the houses at a pace that is feasible for them.
None of the above.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of public housing?
Usually for low-income households and other persons of need.
Reasonably priced as compared to private housing.
Subsidised by government.
None of the above.
Which of the following help made public housing in Singapore more affordable?
Singaporeans were allowed to purchase HDB apartments through their savings from Central Provident Fund (CPF)
Additional CPF Housing Grant (AHG) was introduced in 2006 to help low-income families buy their first flat
All of the above
What is the name of the scheme described below:
"Ethnic quota is set for each block and public housing estates to create opportunity for interaction among residents from diverse backgrounds."
CPF
AHG
EIP
3-Generation (3G) facilities, comprising a playground, adult fitness corner and wellness stations for seniors, are build to cater to the needs of multi-generational families.
True
False
I am ready for the end of year examination and I will pass with flying colours
Yes
No
Maybe
