WorksheetsEND OF UNIT: What are the impacts of a more urban world?
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which is the correct definition of urbanisation?
Villages being established.
Cities expanding into megacities.
Cities and towns expanding with percentage of people living in urban areas increasing.
What is a megacity?
A city with over 10,000 people
A city with over 1 million people
A city with over 10 million
A city with over 20 million
Select the best definition for natural increase.
The growth of populations due to high birth rates and low death rates.
Populations getting larger as more people move to cities.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the rapid growth of cities in Africa and Asia?
Higher birth rates
Poorer access to healthcare.
Younger population.
rural -urban migration (movement from the countryside)
In Bangalore you can earn _____ rupees compared to ______ in rural villages.
500 compared to 150
200 compared to 100
350 compared to 150
400 compared to 150
Which correctly identifies India's status?
Low Income Country
Newly Emerging Economy
High Income Country
Which of the following is a PUSH factor for moving to Bangalore?
Better healthcare in Bangalore.
No access to clean water in some rural villages.
Access to higher education facilities in Bangalore.
More to do for entertainment in Bangalore.
Which of the following are pull factors leading to increased rural-urban migration?
Better access to healthcare and education.
Better access to water and electricity.
More leisure and recreation (fun activities).
Fewer job opportunities and lower pay.
Which of the following is an economic challenge of living in Dharavi?
Unregulated jobs (low paid, poor working conditions and no contribution to the government taxes)
Overcrowded - 1 million in 1 square mile.
Poor sanitation, 4,000 cases of disease a day.
What is an envrionmental challenge of living in Dharavi?
Most people are employed within the slum itself.
Public toilets empty into rivers, contaminating water.
Virtually no crime in Dharavi.
What are some of the secondary effects linked to slums like Dharavi?
Lots of waste (rubbish).
Contaminated water sources due to poor sanitation.
High cases of diseases such as cholera and typhoid
increased informal job opportunities due to higher population.
What are some of the positives that come about as a result of informal settlements life Dharavi?
Lots of informal job opportunities - in Dharavi 85% are employed and the economic value of the area is estimated to be $1 billion annually.
Strong sense of community.
Low crime rates.
Poor sanitation systems leading to health issues.
Better access to healthcare and education compared to rural life.
What is the challenge shown?
Choose all the challenges facing megacities.
Providing adequate housing
Providing proper waste clearance
Providing access to services like education for all
Providing clean and unpolluted air
Which of the following are secondary effects linked to congestion?
Shortages of affordable housing.
Air pollution.
Loss of productivity (income).
Loss of future investment.
Power cuts
What is London doing to tackle congestion?
Developing the tube (train network) to improve public transport.
Building new highways - 1100km of road.
Congestion charging in certain zones.
Using technology like Waze to understand traffic flows.
Improving the integration (how they are linked) of trains and buses to make them easier to use.
Skills Question - What does the 'S' stand for in our describing technique - GCSE?
General comment, statistics, exception
General comment, specific, exception
General comment, standard, exception
