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WorksheetsY11 Cities Revision
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
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.
What is rural-urban migration?
The movement of people from towns and cities into the countryside.
The movement of people from LICs to HICs.
The movement of people from one country to another.
The movement of people from countryside areas into towns and cities.
A megacity has a population over what number?
1 million
5 million
10 million
20 million
Which of the following are 'Push' factors for rural-urban migration?
Desertification
Poor harvest
Good jobs
Few hospitals
The two ways that urban areas grow are
Nitrogen and phosphorous
Natural increase and migration
Increasing birth rates and migration
More money
Where is Rio de Janeiro located?
Atlantic coast of Brazil
Pacific coast of Brazil
On the equator
Central America
True or False - Rio de Janeiro is the Capital city of Brazil?
True
False
Which of the following are challenges faced by the city of Rio de Janeiro? (Select all that apply)
Health care
Education
Water supply
Energy
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
The process of regenerating an area through private investors is called ...
Urban regeneration
Gentrification
Urban re-imaging
Urban sprawl
The movement of people from cities to smaller settlements and rural areas just beyond the city
Urbanisation
Suburbanisation
Counter urbanisation
Urban regeneration
An area that has previously been built on and is now abandoned.
Greenfield site
Brownfield site
Urban regeneration
Conurbation
An area of land that has never been built on before
Greenfield site
Brownfield site
Urban regeneration
Conurbation
(a) is the uncontrolled growth of a settlement into the surrounding urban fringe
Define the term deprivation
A low standard of living which cannot be seen anywhere else in the urban area.
A standard of living above that of the majority of people in a particular city, region or country.
A standard of living where people do not feel happy even though they may have access to excellent resources
A standard of living below that of the majority of people in a particular city, region or country.
A (a) is a city with over one million inhabitants.
Which zone of the city is shown in yellow?
Inner City
Outer Suburbs
Rural-Urban Fringe
CBD
Inner suburbs
Self help schemes are when....
People in the squatter settlements help each other to improve their homes. Over time, they replace materials with bricks and improve the structure of their home.
People in the squatter settlement are give the opportunity to rent or buy a piece of land that has access to essential services e.g. water and electricity
People in the squatter settlements get access to facilities such as sports centres and schools
People in the squatter settlement are given the materials they needs to improve their homes. Low interest loans may be available to fund this.
Define the term informal sector
Types of work that are not officially recognised. People work for themselves on the streets of the cities. e.g. Shoe shining
Types of work that are officially recognised. People work for themselves on the streets of the cities. e.g. car parker
Types of work that are not officially recognised. People work for each other on the streets of the cities. e.g. Accountant
People who are self-employed and refuse to pay taxes
Site and service is when...
People in squatter settlements are given tools and training to improve their home in exchange for services such as water and electricity.
People are given the chance to rent or buy a piece of land that has access to services such as water and electricity.
The services of the local area are improved
People in the countryside are given opportunities and life here is improved.
Which zone of the city is shown in blue?
Inner City
Outer Suburbs
Rural-Urban Fringe
CBD
Inner suburbs
