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GCSE Geography - Changing Cities Urbanisation Concepts

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mega city

a)

A city with more than 10 million people

b)

A city with a population of over 5 million people

c)

A city that is the capital of a country

d)

A city known for its historical landmarks

2.

Definition of deprivation

a)

Deprivation is the lack of something, such as work or employment.

b)

Deprivation is the state of having an abundance of resources.

c)

Deprivation refers to the process of gaining qualifications and skills.

d)

Deprivation is the enjoyment of good health and wealth.

3.

Urbanization

a)

Increase in the proportion (percentage) of people living in urban areas.

b)

Decrease in the number of people living in rural areas.

c)

A process of moving from urban to rural areas.

d)

An increase in agricultural production in cities.

4.

Impacts of suburbanisation U.S.

a)

Urban sprawl: city spreads out into rural areas.

b)

Increased public transportation options in urban areas.

c)

Reduction in housing prices in city centers.

d)

Higher population density in urban areas.

5.

Suburbanisation

a)

The growth of areas on the fringes (edges) of cities.

b)

The decline of urban areas due to population migration.

c)

The process of urban renewal and redevelopment.

d)

The increase in population density in city centers.

6.

Impacts of suburbanisation: Air Pollution and Congestion from Traffic

a)

Increased green spaces and parks

b)

Air Pollution and congestion from traffic

c)

Improved public transportation systems

d)

Higher property values and investments

7.

Counterurbanisation

a)

The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas.

b)

The process of urban areas expanding into rural areas.

c)

The migration of people from rural areas to urban areas.

d)

The decline of population in urban areas due to economic factors.

8.

Inner city

a)

The area near the center of a city, often associated with social and economic problems.

b)

A suburban area with high-end shopping and dining options.

c)

A rural area with agricultural land and few inhabitants.

d)

A commercial district with skyscrapers and corporate offices.

9.

Causes of deindustrialisation in the UK

a)

Competition for manufactured goods from abroad, e.g., made in China with lower wages.

b)

Increased investment in technology and automation in factories.

c)

Government policies promoting industrial growth in urban areas.

d)

A rise in local demand for handmade products.

10.

Squatter Settlement

a)

An area of unauthorized, unplanned housing, often lacking basic services.

b)

A well-planned community with all necessary amenities.

c)

A government-approved housing project for low-income families.

d)

A luxury residential area with high-end facilities.

11.

Differences in Urbanisation in the UK - Least Urbanised and Reasons

a)

Uplands of Scotland, Cumbria, Wales, Lincolnshire, and Cornwall/Devon

b)

Major cities like London and Manchester

c)

Coastal areas of the South East

d)

Industrial regions in the Midlands

12.

Population Structure / Population Pyramids

a)

A population pyramid is a line graph that shows the number of males and females in different age groups.

b)

A population pyramid is a bar graph that shows the number of males and females in different age groups.

c)

Population structure refers to the total number of people living in a country.

d)

Population structure refers to the average income of different age groups.

13.

Rural-Urban Fringe

a)

The area where only urban development occurs.

b)

The transition zone where urban and rural areas meet.

c)

A region exclusively for agricultural activities.

d)

A densely populated urban center.

14.

Migration push factors

a)

Positive factors that attract people to a place

b)

Negative factors that make people want to move away from a place

c)

Factors that have no impact on migration

d)

Economic opportunities in a new location

15.

Migration can cause inequality

a)

Recent migrants often lack the skills and resources to find well-paid employment.

b)

Migrants often live in areas with others of similar cultural backgrounds.

c)

There can also be a lack of housing, causing overcrowding.

d)

Migration has no impact on employment opportunities.

16.

Push factors

a)

Reasons that drive people away from a place to a new location.

b)

Factors that attract people to a new location.

c)

Economic incentives provided by a new location.

d)

Cultural ties that keep people in their original location.

17.

Settlement site

a)

A type of architectural design

b)

The physical location where a settlement is established.

c)

A method of urban planning

d)

A geographical feature like a mountain or river

18.

Manchester migration causes

a)

Migrants move to the UK for better job opportunities in factories and service sectors.

b)

Migrants move to the UK primarily for tourism purposes.

c)

Migrants move to the UK to escape from rural areas without any job prospects.

d)

Migrants move to the UK to join family members only.

19.

Rural

a)

Relating to the countryside rather than the town.

b)

Pertaining to urban areas and cities.

c)

Characterized by high population density.

d)

Involving industrial activities and commerce.

20.

Settlement situation

a)

The location of a settlement in relation to its surrounding features.

b)

The economic activities that take place in a settlement.

c)

The historical significance of a settlement in a region.

d)

The architectural style of buildings in a settlement.