Bangkoks Rural Urban Fringe

What is the term used by Geographers to refer to the uncontrolled growth of urban areas?

• Urban spread

• Urban Sprawl

• Urbanisation

• Rural-urban fringe

Which of the following are causes of urban sprawl? Pick three.

• More car ownership

• Urban population growth

• Lack of planning regulations

• Strict urban planning regulations

How many stations has the eastern line of Bangkok's BTS been extended by since 2005?

• 5

• 10

• 14

• 20

Which of the following is out of town shopping centre development in Bangkoks rural-urban fringe?

• Mega Bangna

• Paragon

• Terminal 21

• Central World

Which of the following are factors which have led to increased development in Bangkok's rural urban fringe? Pick two.

• Cheap land

• Government incentives

• Increased public transport such as the BTS

• Natural environment

Which of the following are problems caused by urban sprawl of Bangkok? Pick three.

• Lack of housing for ordinary people

• Loss of agricultural land, and fall in rice yield

• Increase in water pollution

• Increased congestion and air pollution