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Urban Sprawl: Kuala Lumpur

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the term 'urban sprawl'?

a)

The spread of a city into the area surrounding it, often without planning.

b)

The joining up of different urban areas.

c)

The redevelopment of urban areas.

d)

The slow down of economic growth in urban areas.

2.

In what country is the city of Kuala Lumpur?

a)

Thailand

b)

Indonesia

c)

Vietnam

d)

Malaysia

3.

In 1981, the population of Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburbs was 1 million. What is the population now?

a)

0.5 million

b)

2.5 million

c)

6.2 million

d)

7.8 million

4.

Why has the number of people infected with the dengue fever tropical virus increased in Kuala Lumpur in recent years?

a)

Lack of human action.

b)

More breeding grounds for mosquitoes on construction sites.

c)

Mosquitoes have become resistant to fogging and spraying.

d)

People are taking more risks.

5.

By how much did median household incomes increase in Kuala Lumpur between 2009 and 2014.

a)

17%

b)

43%

c)

61%

d)

76%

6.

How much rainforest was lost in Malaysia between 2000 and 2012

a)

14%

b)

21%

c)

28%

d)

35%

7.

Which of the following impacts of urban sprawl is NOT an environmental factor?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Water pollution

c)

Migrant workers

d)

Waste

8.

What is the name of the new rail system in Kuala Lumpur that aims to reduce congestion?

a)

MRT

b)

Skytrain

c)

Metro

d)

LDLR

9.

What is the name of the project that is transforming the Klang river into a clean, vibrant waterfont?

a)

River of Prosperity

b)

River of Opportunity

c)

River of Life

d)

River of Hope

10.

Has the growth of Kuala Lumpur been positive?

a)

Extremely positive

b)

More positive than negative

c)

More negative than positive

d)

Extremely negative