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WorksheetsY3 Ch2 Cities and their functions 1-6
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 32mins
When were the first cities formed?
Over 10,000 years ago.
Between 200 and 500 BC.
Between 1000 and 1500 AD.
Between 9000 and 7000 BC.
Which of the following best characterises the organic growth of cities?
Historic buildings in the city.
A chaotic street pattern.
A river in or near the city.
A straight street pattern.
Comparing the street patterns of cities in Europe and the United States, what difference can be identified?
Cities in Europe are mostly walled.
Cities in the United States generally have a more planned, straight street pattern.
Cities in the United States generally have a more organic street pattern.
In the United States, historical parts of cities are completely absent.
For what reason would workers want to live in a city, during the Industrial Revolution?
Because they could get cheaper food.
It was generally cheaper to live in a city, compared to the countryside.
Cities were less prone to suffer from polluted air.
Workers could live close to the factories, as owners of factories had houses built.
Which of the following descriptions fits a megalopolis best?
A city where companies work together, due to local policy.
A number of large cities, that have grown close together and work together.
A large city, consisting of old villages that were at one time separate entities, as in the case of Brussels.
Cities with mayors working together to solve problems worldwide
The current city of Brussels actually consists of multiple villages. How is this possible?
New neighbourhoods were built in the 1970s.
The villages have always been part of Brussels.
Brussels built a wall surrounding the villages, protecting them.
Due to a growing number of inhabitants, the city expanded and swallowed up surrounding villages.
What is the function of an administrative centre?
An administrative centre is a city where the trading of goods is very important.
An administrative centre is a city where important political decisions are made.
An administrative centre is a city with international trade as its main function.
An administrative centre is a city where technological developments are very important.
What is the main reason why many NGOs can be found in Brussels?
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They can be found in Brussels because the city has a lot of available office space, making it an attractive place.
For NGOs it is important to set up office near important governmental organisations, such as the EU institutions in Brussels.
They can be found in Brussels because the NGOs are bound to the EU Institutions in Brussels; for example: the WWF is connected to the EU.
They can be found in Brussels because Brussels is at the centre of Europe, making it geographically a very convenient place to settle.
Why was Brussels chosen as the capital city of the European Union
It was chosen as the capital city of the EU because of its historical ties with the other capital cities.
It was chosen as the capital city of the EU because of its location in the middle of Wallonia and Flanders.
Brussels is a very wealthy city, which was good for the EU.
It was chosen as the capital city of the EU because of its central location in Europe and it is located between France and Germany.
Why would the inhabitants of Brussels not like the English language to become more important in the city?
D
With the English language becoming more important, they would have to learn a new language.
The people in Brussels are fed up with the European Union.
The inhabitants of Brussels dislike the effects of globalisation and do not want to participate in this process.
The current spoken languages are a result of unification. A new important language could conflict with that.
Transition from hunting and gathering to producing food on farms.
(a)
What is the function of a financial centre?
A financial centre is a place where international politics is important.
In a financial centre, the trade of goods is very important.
In a financial centre, the trade and exchange of capital and stocks is very important.
In a financial centre, the most important activity is research & development.
Which of the following sentences explains London’s diverse population best?
London was a very important trading harbour.
London attracts many workers from all over the world.
London was the heart of the former British Empire, including its colonies.
London’s economy is very attractive to many finance companies.
London’s inner city is seen as very elite from the perspective of people living in boroughs. What’s the reason for this?
The reason is that living in the boroughs is the same as living in another town.
The reason is that the inhabitants of the boroughs are very poor.
The reason is that the centre of London is very expensive and people living there are quite wealthy.
The reason is that the inhabitants of the boroughs are not happy with the effects of globalisation.
Which of the following collections of businesses are all financial institutions?
NGOs – Political organisations – Broadcasting companies
Travel agencies – Schools – Stock exchanges
Banks – Stock exchanges – Insurance companies
Software development – Banks – Health care
Which of the following factors contributes to the success of London as a financial centre?
The availability of an older, historical city centre.
The process of Brexit, which will lead to the UK leaving the European Union.
Its position in the world as a reliable trading partner for Asian countries, the United States and Europe.
The remaining connections to former colonised countries, which increase the wealth of London.
A place where peolpe live.
(a)
Areas with high population densities and little open space.
(a)
The increase of the population of cities in a country.
(a)
The unplanned growth of older cities, resulting in a chaotic street pattern.
(a)
The planned growth of cities resulting in straight street patterns.
(a)
A number of large cities that have grown together.
(a)
People who travel to work, often living outside a city.
(a)
The process in which a city's older and decayed areas are reconstructed and restored.
(a)
What is a main function of a transport hub?
A The trade and exchange of currency.
B The production of industrial goods of low value.
C Making international decisions on research and development issues.
D To store and distribute goods to countries all over the world.
What makes Shanghai unique, compared to other Chinese transport hubs?
Shanghai is located at the coast, so goods can be transported easily from there.
Shanghai is an important trading city, historically; it was the first Chinese city to open an international harbour.
There are many highways connecting Shanghai to other parts of China, making it easy to reach the city.
Compared to other transport hubs, Shanghai is also profiting from the production of goods.
Why is Shanghai attracting many foreign direct investments (FDIs)?
It is, because production costs and taxes are very low and a large workforce is present.
It is, because Shanghai has a good reputation in the field of transport.
Companies in Shanghai are buying shares on the stock market.
Shanghai is building new office spaces in the harbours, which are high tech.
An upside of the factories in Shanghai is that they generate jobs. However, there is also a lot of criticism of these factories. Which of the following critiques fits the best?
The factories in Shanghai are delivering goods of very poor quality and are no good for the economy.
Many of the goods, produced in Shanghai, are fake; therefore, some factories should close.
Factories aren’t needed for the economy of Shanghai; the city should rely more on agriculture.
The factories in Shanghai cause a lot of air pollution, which can be a health hazard for the city.
Why are Free Trade Zones important for the success of Shanghai?
Because many international companies settle in these zones, which is good for Shanghai’s image.
Because many companies open up businesses in these zones, which causes an increase in work opportunities and income for local people; this result in an increase in the wealth of the city.
Because these zones are free from any kind of pollution, which keeps the population healthy.
Because these zones help the tertiary sector to grow, as many trained office workers come and work in the city.
What is the function of a technological centre?
Decision-making on important international-scale issues.
The development of technology, doing research and the upkeep of data centres.
Trade, selling technological goods.
Trade of stocks and currencies.
For cities like Bengaluru, liberalisation of the market was important. Which sentence explains this best?
Liberalisation of the market was important because it lowered the amount of corruption, which helped the economy develop.
Liberalisation of the market was important because it meant that the Indian market was free from British influences.
Liberalisation of the market was important because this made it possible for foreign companies to come to Bengaluru and invest in SEZs.
Liberalisation of the market was important because it made the transition to MEDC status possible, since wages started rising in what is a service industry economy.
Which word from this section fits best with the following words: crowded, unofficial, low wages?
Primary sector.
Service industry.
Slum.
Technological centre.
Why was the English language pivotal for the success of Bengaluru as a technological centre?
Because it led to more students attending university, which increased the number of well-educated workers.
English is the spoken language of science, which makes it very important.
Having English as a spoken language was important for English-speaking multinationals, as well as for the offshoring of services.
Because having English as a spoken language increased the international credibility of the city government.
Looking at the GDP of Bengaluru, it generates a false image of the city for foreigners. Why is that?
Foreigners will think the city is a great place for tourism, which it isn’t at the moment.
It creates a positive stereotype for the Indian population.
The many facilities make it seem as if the city is technologically very advanced, which it isn’t.
The city might be seen as a city in an MEDC, while the city actually is more like an LEDC.
A series of military engagements, fought and won by the British, to force China to import opium.
(a)
A city where goods are stored and distributed all over the world.
(a)
A harbour that specialises in the storage, handling and shipping of containers.
(a)
Investments, made by an investor, in a company located in a foreign country.
(a)
A military quarter, used to house (British) soldiers.
(a)
A city consisting of two core cities that work together.
(a)
A city where technological developments, research and development can be found.
(a)
Small pieces of territory that are owned by foreign countries, in this case located next to old Shnaghai
(a)
Determine for the following sentence if it is true or false.
Vertical farming will provide enough food for a whole city in the coming five years.
true
false
Which is the correct description of the term ‘foreign direct investment’?
The exchange of stock and capital.
A place where goods can be produced freely, without any taxes or duties.
A loan, provided by a company from a foreign country.
An investment, made by a company or foreign investor in a country or city.
Which of these examples fits the term ‘financial institution’ best?
A city with a strong focus on trade and exchange of capital.
An industry, mainly focused on the trade and exchange of currencies.
Companies, such as banks, insurance companies, investment companies and stock exchanges.
Investments, made by an investor, in a company located in a foreign country.
Many international NGOs are present in Brussels. What is the reason for this?
Brussels has many highly paid politicians, which works to NGOs advantages.
NGOs want to maintain close contact with international governmental organisations.
NGOs are, in this way, able to participate in debate.
Eurocrats in Brussels work for multiple organisations, including NGOs.
