Urban issues & challenges (LIC/NEE)
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Urban issues & challenges (LIC/NEE). 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 cause of rapid urbanisation in many newly emerging economies (NEEs)?
- A) Rural-to-urban migration
- B) Falling birth rates
- C) Reduction in international trade
- D) Deindustrialisation
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Answer: Rural-to-urban migration
Rural-to-urban migration is driven by push factors like poor farming conditions and pull factors like the promise of higher wages and better healthcare in cities. This process significantly increases the population density of urban areas in NEEs.
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Question 2
Name the term used to describe an unplanned settlement of self-built housing on the edge of a city in an LIC or NEE.
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Answer: Shanty town
Also known as favelas or slums, these areas develop when housing supply cannot meet the demands of rapid migration. They often lack access to clean water, electricity, and sanitation.
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Question 3
Which of the following is a significant environmental challenge caused by rapid urban growth in NEE cities?
- A) Increased biodiversity in urban centres
- B) Reduced air pollution levels
- C) Inadequate waste disposal systems
- D) Lower energy consumption
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Answer: Inadequate waste disposal systems
When cities grow faster than their infrastructure, the collection and treatment of waste are often neglected. This leads to the buildup of refuse, which can contaminate water sources and spread diseases.
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