Urban regeneration
Edexcel GCSE Geography revision on Urban regeneration. 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 goal of urban regeneration?
- A) To increase the rate of rural-to-urban migration
- B) To improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of a run-down area
- C) To build new settlements on greenfield land
- D) To reduce the number of jobs available in the tertiary sector
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Answer: To improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of a run-down area
Urban regeneration focuses on reversing the decline of urban areas by addressing social, economic and environmental issues. This often involves improving infrastructure, housing quality and job opportunities to make the area more attractive for residents and businesses.
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Question 2
What is the term for the process where wealthier people move into a run-down area, leading to increased property prices?
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Answer: Gentrification
Gentrification occurs when professional individuals or groups move into lower-income areas, renovating properties and increasing local demand. While this improves the physical state of the area, it often leads to the displacement of original residents who can no longer afford the rising living costs.
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Question 3
Which of the following is a common environmental benefit of urban regeneration projects?
- A) Increased air pollution from construction traffic
- B) The removal of all green spaces to make room for offices
- C) The decontamination and reuse of brownfield land
- D) Higher levels of waste production from new residents
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Answer: The decontamination and reuse of brownfield land
Hint: Regeneration often focuses on cleaning up polluted land for new development.
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