geog- 28/09

Question 1

what is one reason for slower rates of growth in HIC cities

Answer 1

• many people don’t want to live in cities as there is a better quality of life in rural areas

Question 2

why is lagos (lic/nee) regionally important

Answer 2

Lagos- where most of the country’s industry is based
- important city for commerce and trade

Question 3

explain how bus stops with green roofs can help urban areas become more sustainable

Answer 3

• bus routes promote public transport which reduces congestion and therefore emissions
• adding green roofs will increase habitats and have environmental benefits
• discouraged people from driving there own cars in the city centre as they get charged, reduces congestion and promotes more public transport

Question 4

compare the distribution of the lowest and highest urban areas

Answer 4

• the lowest growing are on the coast but the fastest growing ones are inland

Question 5

how has international migration affected a uk city

Answer 5

• when migrating, many people will live near each other for help this has led to example, China town in London where there is Chinese shops and buildings

Question 6

how is urban planning improving quality of life for the urban poor
a) social benefits
b) economic benefits
c) Environmental benefits

Answer 6

• in 2013, the makoko floating school was built to give poorest children in Lagos access to free education
  SOCIAL BENEFITS
• up to 100 students got free education
• was used for local community meetings and activities
  ECONOMIC
• improved local children’s job aspects
• provided jobs for teachers
  ENVIRONMENTAL
• school was built using locally sourced materials so construction didn’t harm the local environment and repairs would be easy

Question 7

what are the challenges created by urban change in a uk city (9 marker)

Answer 7

• building on greenfield and brownfield sites reduce the amount of green space although may be cheaper,
• an increase in population, means there is a bad housing shortage in london, popluation is growing by 100,000 everyday yest only 20,000 new homes built
• higher crime rate, young people are exposed and likely to become involved
• pupils receive fewer gcse so harder to get better jobs and stable careers
• increased levels of pollution means poorer air quality as city expands can be caused by increase congestion