Urban issues & challenges (LIC/NEE)
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Urban issues & challenges (LIC/NEE). 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 reason for rapid urbanisation in many LICs and NEEs?
- A) Rural-to-urban migration
- B) Falling birth rates
- C) Global cooling
- D) Deindustrialisation
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Answer: Rural-to-urban migration
Rural-to-urban migration is driven by push factors like poverty or lack of services in rural areas and pull factors such as perceived better jobs and healthcare in cities. This movement significantly increases the population density of urban centres in developing nations.
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Question 2
Which term describes the growth of informal settlements on the edge of cities in NEEs?
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Answer: Squatter settlements
Squatter settlements, often called favelas or shanty towns, emerge when rapid urbanisation outpaces the construction of formal housing. They are typically built on marginal land using scavenged materials and often lack basic infrastructure like clean water or electricity.
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Question 3
What is a major social challenge caused by rapid urbanisation in cities like Rio de Janeiro?
- A) Excessive rural population growth
- B) Inadequate access to healthcare and education
- C) An overabundance of formal housing
- D) Lack of traffic congestion
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Answer: Inadequate access to healthcare and education
As cities grow rapidly, the demand for public services like schools and hospitals frequently exceeds the supply. This leads to overcrowded facilities and limits the ability of the poorest residents to improve their quality of life.
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