Urban issues & challenges (HIC)
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Urban issues & challenges (HIC). Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
What is the primary definition of urbanisation?
- A) The movement of people from towns to the countryside
- B) The increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities
- C) The growth of birth rates in rural areas
- D) The decline of manufacturing industries in cities
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Answer: The increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities
Urbanisation is measured by the percentage of a country's population residing in urban areas rather than rural ones. It is driven by both rural-to-urban migration and natural population increase within cities.
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Question 2
Name the process where people move from the city centre to the rural-urban fringe.
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Answer: Suburbanisation
As cities become crowded or expensive, residents often relocate to the suburbs. This process is facilitated by improved transport links and the desire for more living space.
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Question 3
Which of these is a social benefit of urban regeneration in a UK city?
- A) Increased carbon emissions from construction
- B) Higher taxes for local residents
- C) Improved community facilities and housing quality
- D) The loss of historic architectural character
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Answer: Improved community facilities and housing quality
Urban regeneration projects often focus on repurposing brownfield sites to provide better housing and recreational spaces. These improvements directly benefit the local population by creating safer and more accessible environments.
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