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Urban Problems and Solutions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which process involves retail moving from the CBD to the outskirts of an urban area?

a)

Counterurbanisation

b)

Decentralisation

c)

Retail expansion

d)

In to out strategy

2.

Which of the problems below is likely to ONLY be experienced in urban areas in Low Income Countries?

a)

Waste disposal

b)

Congestion

c)

Informal housing

d)

Air pollution

3.

Which of the following problems is NOT considered an environmental factor?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Water pollution

c)

Crime

d)

Urban sprawl resulting in deforestation

4.

Which of the following problems involves slow moving traffic.

a)

Pedestrianisation

b)

One way systems

c)

Traffic laws

d)

Congestion

5.

Select the options that contribute to air pollution

a)

Renewable energy

b)

Transportation

c)

Green space

d)

Domestic

e)

Energy from fossil fuels

6.

Which of the options below is NOT a way to reduce congestion.

a)

One way system

b)

Park and ride

c)

Dedicated bus lane

d)

Reducing petroleum prices

7.

Select the three 'Rs' that can help to solve the urban waste problem

a)

Redevelop

b)

Reimagine

c)

Reduce

d)

Reuse

e)

Recycle

8.

How are many CBD areas fighting back against 'the death of the high street'?

a)

Cheaper parking

b)

Special offers in shops

c)

Redevelopment projects

d)

More CCTV

9.

What is the name of a section of rural land on the edge of a city that is protected from building and development?

a)

Green corridor

b)

Green patch

c)

Green belt

d)

Green parcel

10.

How can governments help to improve urban slums?

a)

Recognise them legally and provide essential services.

b)

Allow residents the freedom to live their lives.

c)

Make sure political leaders are aware of the problems.

d)

Encourage residents to improve their own areas.