Challenges to Urban Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4GE1

28 mins9 questions
12 marks

What is meant by the term shanty town?

21 mark

Define the term segregation.

33 marks

Study Figure 3b below.

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Explain how one factor affects quality of life. 

42 marks

Study Figure 3a below.

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Explain one piece of evidence that shows this urban area has transport challenges.

51 mark

State one environmental issue associated with the rapid growth of megacities.

63 marks

Study Figure 3b.

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Explain one reason for the differences in quality of life shown.

16 marks

Explain the improvements taking place in shanty towns in LIC cities.

26 marks

(i)

What is meant by the term land value?

(2)

(ii)

Outline two reasons why land values vary within urban areas.

(4)

34 marks

Explain two reasons why urban land use patterns vary.