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WorksheetsUrban Futures 1. Geography GCSE OCR B.
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What type of settlement is at the top of the settlement hierarchy?
City
Large town
Conurbation
Village
Which two of these factors are important site factors?
Availability of clean water
Flat land
Windy weather
Areas below sea level
Where is urbanisation currently most rapid?
ACs & EDCs
ACs & LIDCs
EDCs & LIDCs
How large is the population of a megacity?
Over 20 million
Over 18 million
Over 15 million
Over 10 million
How many megacities were there in 1950?
1
2
3
4
What is the largest megacity in the world as of 2020?
Shanghai, China
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tokyo, Japan
Mexico City, Mexico
What is the name for a city that is considered to be an important hub in the global economic system?
Regional hub
Conurbation
Megacity
World city
Which two of these cities are world cities?
London
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Seattle
Which three of these are characteristics of world cities?
Major rail connections
Headquarters of multinational companies
Cultural opportunities including opera, ballet and live music
Highly rated universities often specialising in research
Which world city is this?
Stockholm
Amsterdam
London
Madrid
