AQA CUE Lesson 3 Urbanisation

What does it mean if a city's GDP is bigger than that of some countries?

• The city's economic pull and influence is massive.

• The city has a large population.

• The city is the capital of a country.

• The city has many tourist attractions.

Why are urban areas dependent on rural areas?

• For political support

• For the provision of food and important resources

• For educational institutions

• For technological advancements

How do rural areas help urban areas in terms of waste?

• By converting waste into energy within urban areas

• By exporting waste to other countries

• By absorbing urban air pollution and dealing with municipal waste

• By providing waste management technology

What role do urban areas play in the global economic system?

• They discourage international business.

• They primarily focus on local trade.

• They only support the economy of their own country.

• They serve as global 'nodes' or centre points.

Which cities are known for producing goods for worldwide consumption?

• New York

• Shenzhen

• Paris

• Tokyo

What is a common characteristic of many urban areas in LICs?

• Low population density

• High standard of living

• Advanced infrastructure

• Substandard accommodation

How do urban areas contribute to globalisation?

• By promoting local cultures

• By limiting international travel

• By promoting the global movement of goods and services

• By focusing solely on domestic issues

What is the impact of urban areas on local climate and hydrological systems?

• They are affected by local changes to climate and hydrological systems

• They solely improve hydrological systems

• They improve local climate conditions

• They have no significant impact