Urban issues & challenges (HIC)
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Urban issues & challenges (HIC). Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B 1GB0 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 rural-urban migration in HICs?
- A) Natural increase
- B) Economic opportunities
- C) Climate change
- D) Government policy
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Answer: Economic opportunities
In HICs, the pull factor of urban areas is dominated by the concentration of industries, services, and employment. While rural areas may offer a quieter lifestyle, the lack of diverse career paths often leads younger populations to migrate to cities for economic advancement.
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Question 2
What term describes the process of people moving from the city centre to the rural-urban fringe?
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Answer: Suburbanisation
Suburbanisation occurs when improvements in transport and the desire for more space lead people to move away from the dense city centre. This results in the physical expansion of the urban area into surrounding rural land.
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Question 3
Which of these is a social challenge often faced by HIC cities?
- A) Lack of internet access
- B) Social inequality
- C) Total lack of healthcare
- D) Lack of building materials
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Answer: Social inequality
In many HIC cities, high property prices and wage gaps create distinct areas of wealth and deprivation. This can lead to issues such as unequal access to education, varying health outcomes, and social segregation between different communities.
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