Section C - Challenges of an Urbanising World

Question 1

3a identify which one of the following continents has the most mega cities

Answer 1

A - Asia

Question 2

3b(i) define what is meant by the term urban primacy

Answer 2

A city that has the disproportionate role is politics, economy, population than other cities in a country

Question 3

3b(ii) Explain one challenge of rapid population growth for people in mega cities

Answer 3

Poor employment opportunities. This means that it could lead to growth of informal job sector and poverty could slowly come to a rise

Question 4

3c(i) identify the land use found at location X and Y by completing the table using the list below

Answer 4

X=C(industrial) Y=A(residential)

Question 5

3c(ii) state one factor that influences land-use in an urban area

Answer 5

Accessibility

Question 6

3c(iii) describe the pattern of transport infrastructure in Belfast shown in Figure 3

Answer 6

There is an airport to the North East of Belfast. Belfast is dominated by a harbour which runs through the centre

Question 7

3c(iv) suggest how land use in Belfast (figure 3) may encourage migration at a National scale

Answer 7

Motorways that runs to the city might encourage counter-urbanisation as families decide to move to rural areas but always maintain easy commenting routes

Question 8

3c(iv) suggest how land use in Belfast (figure 3) may encourage migration at a International scale

Answer 8

The land to the airport may encourage TNC investment. This means that workers will be visiting often

Question 9

3d(i) in Jakarta, state one way that SITE are situated significant

Answer 9

The coastal location, which would be easier to export goods

Question 10

3d(i) in Jakarta, state one way that SITUATION are situated significant

Answer 10

Trading routes are close by to China and India

Question 11

3d(ii) for Jakarta, Explain the building age in urban-rural fringe

Answer 11

There are squatter settlements for slums which will be newly constructed. This means that migrants to the city can set up homes on any land they can find

Question 12

3d(iii) for Jakarta Explain two opportunities for people living there as a result of its rapid growth
hint Jobs

Answer 12

1.More people are living in Jakarta so there are more job opportunities. This means that the TNCs often encourage industrial growth

Question 13

3d(iii) for Jakarta Explain two opportunities for people living there as a result of its rapid growth
hint Income

Answer 13

There is a higher income for the people living in Jakarta. This means that cash-flow is higher with more businesses operating and the density of people