Year 8 Humanities

How many people (minimum) need to live in a city for it to be classified as a megacity?

• 5 million people

• 10 million

• 25 million

• 50 million

How many megacities are in the world?

• 33

• 23

• 35

• 40

Which continent has the most megacities?

• Australia

• Africa

• South America

• Asia

What are 3 problems faced by megacities?

• Traffic congestion, higher costs of living, access to services

• Traffic congestion, higher costs of living, High rates of crime

• Traffic congestion, overcrowded public housing, increased entertainment options

• Traffic congestion, more employment opportunities, better housing

Select ALL answers that relate to advantages of living in cities

• Greater access to jobs

• Good infrastructure and access to services

• Access to non essential services such as theatre, sporting events, casinos and theatres

• All of the above

What is the closest megacity to Australia?

• Sydney

• Delhi

• Shanghai

• Jakarta

Which continent is expected to experience the most urbanisation over the next 50-100 years?

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

• North America

Generally speaking, a city is organised this way and will have which 5 areas?

• CBD, residential, neighbourhood, commercial, industrial

• CBD, suburbs, residential, parks, commercial

• CBD, residential, commercial, industrial, Parks/Natural areas

• None of the above

An environmental disadvantage of big cities is increased levels of pollution.

• True

• False