WorksheetsLondon Case Study AQA Geography GCSE
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Urbanisation is the process by which an increasing % of a country’s population live in towns and cities.
True
False
Moving from urban areas into rural areas is called...
urbanisation
counter-urbanisation
re-urbanisation
What is the greatest contributing factor to urbanisation?
Natural increase
Rural-urban migration
Location
Economic development
House prices in London are...
lower in London.
higher in London.
Select the economic impact of urban sprawl.
Environmental Issues
Increased Traffic
Impact on Social Lives
Extra cost to the tax payer
What is a challenge of the cultural mix of London?
Integration
Languages
Diversity
Religion
A megacity has a population over what number?
1 million
5 million
10 million
20 million
Which of the following are currently considered to be megacities?
Los Angeles
Tokyo
London
Lagos
Which of the following are 'Push' factors for rural-urban migration?
Desertification
Poor harvest
Good jobs
Few hospitals
Traffic congestion is a big problem in Rio de Janeiro. Which of the following is a reason for this?
People are unfit and don't like to walk
Cars are very cheap to run
High levels of crime mean people prefer to drive as they feel safer in their cars
People are rich and so don't need to take public transport
Which sector is the biggest employer in Rio de Janeiro?
Agriculture and fishing
Construction
Public services
Service industries
Which of the following are challenges faced by the city of Rio de Janeiro? (Select all that apply)
Health care
Education
Water supply
Energy
True or False - Rio de Janeiro is the Capital city of Brazil?
True
False
Where is Rio de Janeiro located?
Atlantic coast of Brazil
Pacific coast of Brazil
On the equator
Central America
What was awarded to London in July 2019?
Mega city status
The Olympic games
National park city status
What is the daily cost of the congestion charge for driving in Central London?
£12.50
£11.50
£15.00
£10.50
The highest concentrations of ethnic minorities are mainly located in the (a) of London
What does urbanisation mean?
An increase in development of a country.
An increase in the proportion of people living in rural areas compared to urban areas.
An increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas.
A increase in industrial activity.
Which of these is a strategy to deter people from driving into London?
Santander bikes
E-scooters
Hybrid buses
Congestion charge
In London, how many people die each year due to air pollution?
100
10,000
4,300
430
Chances for people to improve their standard of living through employment
Inequalities
Pull Factor
Economic Opportunities
Mega-Cities
When different transport methods connect together, making journeys smoother and public transport more appealing.
Cycle lanes
Buses
Bus-transit
Integrated transport systems
London has a higher percentage of productivity compared to the UK. What is it?
30%
40%
45%
47%
What is the percentage that public transport accounts of London's journeys?
20%
22%
25%
26%
How many bike journeys are made every day in the capital?
600,000
700,000
750,000
800,000
What is urban greening?
Increasing the amount and proportion of green spaces within a city.
A piece of ground adjoining a house.
The spread or expansion of the urban area into the surrounding countryside.
Sites which have not previously been built on.
How has London attempted to offer lots of green spaces within it's urban area?
Rooftop green spaces.
Encouraging urban sprawl.
Encourage commuting and traffic congestion.
Not taking into consideration urban green spaces when making major new building projects.
