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Edexcel GCSE Geography A: Changing Cities
Edexcel GCSE Geography A: Changing Cities
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1
Which two statements describe where the population density in the UK is the highest?
Major urban areas
Ireland
The North
The South East
2
What is urbanisation?
Building factories
People moving from rural to urban areas
The growth of towns and cities
People moving from urban to rural areas
3
Which TWO of these are impacts of deindustrialisation?
Positive multiplier effect
Empty factories are an eyesore
Increase in employment
Increase in unemployment
4
What is suburbanisation?
When people move out of urban areas
People moving back to the CBD
Rising population causing housing to be built on outskirts
5
Which of these is NOT a feature of the inner city?
Terraced housing
Good access to services
Sparkbrook was redeveloped in 1970s
Out-of town shopping centres
6
Which of these is ONLY an impact in emerging/developing countries?
Investment increases
Increase in the gap between rich and poor
Increased air, noise and water pollution
Development of illegal, unplanned settlements
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Which of these is NOT a reason why UK population density varies
In Scotland the cooler climate makes living more difficult
The location of ports provide employment
Population policies in Wales
In the North there are fewer settlements dues to high relief
8
Which of these is NOT a causes of deindustrialisation on Birmingham?
Cheaper workforce abroad
Slow adoption of new technologies
Urban to rural migration
Increase in online shopping
9
Which of these is NOT a feature of the CBD?
Semi-detached housing
The oldest part of the city
Redevelopment introducing new buildings e.g. the Bull Ring
Main hub of offices and shops; transport links converge
10
Which of these is NOT a feature of the suburbs?
High land value
Semi-detached and detached houses
Built 1930 - 1960
Edgbaston in Birmingham
11
Which of these is NOT a feature of the rural-urban fringe?
Out-of-town shopping centres
More green open space
Old factories
Detached houses
12
Which THREE are impacts of migration on Birmingham?
An ageing population
Multiculturalism
A youthful population
Increased housing demand
13
Which of the following are facts about Birmingham?
571 parks covering 3500 hectares
Located on Birmingham plateau, built on a dry-point site
A range of transport links; International Airport, M5 and M6
An estimated 22% of population born outside the UK
14
Which of these are impacts of urbanisation?
Air, noise and water pollution
Illegal, unplanned settlements
Increase in gap between rich and poor
Investment increases
15
Where in the world is urbanisation happening at the fastest rate?
Developing countries
Emerging countries
Developed countries
