iGCSE Edexcel Urban environments

What is urbanisation?

• The movement of population away from inner urban areas

• The process of outward growth of towns and cities to engulf surrounding areas

• The movement of people from large urban areas to smaller urban areas and rural settlements

• The process by which a country's population increasingly resides in towns and cities

Which term describes the movement of population away from inner urban areas to villages or rural areas?

• Urbanisation

• Suburbanisation

• Counter-urbanisation

• Rural depopulation

What are push factors for rural-urban migration?

• Better provision of education and health facilities in urban areas

• Prospects of finding employment in rural areas

• Fewer economic opportunities and poor access to services in rural areas

• Access to clean water and sanitation in rural areas

Which term refers to a city with over 10 million people?

• Megacity

• Suburb

• Rural-urban fringe

• Metropolitan area

Which of the following is a problem associated with rapid urbanisation?

• Increased access to clean water and sanitation

• Reduced congestion and traffic problems

• Growth of informal sector jobs

• Spread of diseases due to congestion

What are some challenges faced by urban areas in developed countries like London?

• Food security and energy sustainability

• Overpopulation and lack of job opportunities

• Access to clean water and sanitation

• Reduced congestion and pollution

What does a greenfield site refer to?

• A previously developed site that has become derelict

• A site that has never been developed before

• An area with high biodiversity

• A site with existing infrastructure

What is the primary advantage of out-of-town shopping centres?

• Limited parking space

• Increased environmental pressures in city centres

• Accessibility by public transport

• Plenty of free parking and spacious shopping areas

What is the goal of sustainable urban development?

• To meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations

• To maximize resource consumption for economic growth

• To prioritize individual interests over collective well-being

• To promote urban sprawl and expansion

Who are considered stakeholders in urban development projects?

• Only individuals directly involved in the project

• National and local governments exclusively

• Any group or individual affected by or having an interest in the development

• Only property owners and developers involved in the project