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2 marks
What is meant by the term shanty town?
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Challenges to Urban Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 4GE1
37 mins15 questions
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1 mark
Define the term segregation.
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3 marks
Study Figure 3b below.
Explain how one factor affects quality of life.
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4
2 marks
Study Figure 3a below.
Explain one piece of evidence that shows this urban area has transport challenges.
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5
1 mark
State one environmental issue associated with the rapid growth of megacities.
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3 marks
Study Figure 3b.
Explain one reason for the differences in quality of life shown.
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2 marks
What is meant by the term land value?
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8
1 mark
Identify a factor that can affect urban land use values.
food supplies
temperature
international aid
transport connections
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1 mark
Identify the location where you would usually find a science park.
central business district
city centre
remote rural location
rural-urban fringe
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10
1 mark
Identify the feature you would expect to find in a city centre.
theme park
houses with large gardens
financial district
business park
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4 marks
Outline two reasons why land values vary within urban areas.
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4 marks
Explain two reasons why urban land use patterns vary.
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4 marks
Explain two ways urbanisation can sometimes cause housing challenges in cities that are growing rapidly.
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4 marks
Explain two challenges caused by the informal economy in cities.
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4 marks
Explain two methods used to improve living conditions in shanty towns in LIC cities.
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