Urbanisation

Question 1

What are the urbanisation case studies

Answer 1

London and Mumbai

Question 2

Define urbanisation

Answer 2

Increase in the percentage of people living in towns and cities in comparison with the countryside

Question 3

In the past, where did more people live

Answer 3

In rural areas

Question 4

When was the amount of people living in urban and rural equal

Answer 4

2006

Question 5

Who announced that urban and rural population was equal and how many people was it?

Answer 5

The UN, and 3.26 billion

Question 6

Now, where do most people live?

Answer 6

Urban

Question 7

What is a megacity

Answer 7

A city with a population of over 10,000,000 people

Question 8

Where are the highest rates of urbanisation

Answer 8

In poorer, low-income countries (LICS)

Question 9

In LICS, what is the rate of rural-urban migration

Answer 9

High

Question 10

What is also high in LICS

Answer 10

Natural increase

Question 11

What is population growth

Answer 11

The difference between birth and death rate

Question 12

What is it called when the birth rate is lower than the death rate

Answer 12

Natural decrease

Question 13

In what continent are the most mega cities

Answer 13

Asia

Question 14

What is a reason that most mega cities are in Asia

Answer 14

Asia is where over half the worlds population lives

Question 15

Why is location a pull factor for urbanisation

Answer 15

Many cities are built on rivers, coasts and other busy transport routes. This means trade can thrive.

Question 16

Why is economic development a pull factor for urbanisation

Answer 16

Economic growth creates jobs, which attracts people

Question 17

Name some more pull features linked to urbanisation

Answer 17

Better health care, lower death rates and higher life expectancy

Question 18

What percentage of people in the U.K. live in cities

Answer 18

82%

Question 19

Describe Londons location

Answer 19

London is located in the south east of England, on the river Thames.

Question 20

London is one of the world most important what?

Answer 20

Financial centres, along with New York

Question 21

What does London contain

Answer 21

The headquarters of many large international companies

Question 22

London is a national and international centre for:

Answer 22

Media and communication networks
Education, research
Legal and medical facilities
Culture, entertainment and tourism

Question 23

What main transport route runs around London

Answer 23

M25

Question 24

What city is the most ethically diverse in the U.K.

Answer 24

London

Question 25

What percentage of Londons population is not white uk?

Answer 25

55%

Question 26

Name a case study for urban regeneration

Answer 26

The Olympic legacy project

Question 27

What had to happen to land for it to be built on for the OLP

Answer 27

It had to be decontaminated from previous industry and electrical pylons had to be removed to improve appearance and bridges had to be built

Question 28

Why was the London bid successful for the Olympics

Answer 28

Large area of land available, good transport connections, diverse area and promise to improve east London

Question 29

What had to be removed for the Olympics

Answer 29

Old factories, derelict and overgrown sites, container soil and eyesores

Question 30

What took the place of removed sites

Answer 30

New sport venues, tourist attractions, clean soil and waterways, new residential community

Question 31

How much money did London spend on the game

Answer 31

£9.3 billion

Question 32

What are the key areas in London

Answer 32

Finance, fashion, media, national security, tourism, politics

Question 33

Define segregation

Answer 33

The separation of a group of people or individuals due to different characteristics

Question 34

Where is the majority of non-white population in London

Answer 34

North of the river Thames, in places such as Harrow

Question 35

Where is there a large population of white people in London

Answer 35

In the south, including Havering

Question 36

Name 5 opportunities of London

Answer 36

Diversity, recreation and entertainment, employment, urban greening and integrated transport systems

Question 37

Name 4 challenges of London

Answer 37

Social deprivation, shortage of homes, air pollution and urban sustainability

Question 38

Why is transport an opportunity of London

Answer 38

Lots of airports, underground, buses, Oyster cards and bikes

Question 39

Why is urban greening an opportunity of London

Answer 39

Rooftop spaces, parks, open water

Question 40

What is urban greening

Answer 40

A project to increase green space

Question 41

Why is diversity a opportunity of London

Answer 41

Enriches cultural life, positive exposure to other religions, shows citizens that London is tolerant

Question 42

Why is diversity also a challenge

Answer 42

It can cause language barriers, and create ghettos

Question 43

Why is recreation an opportunity of London

Answer 43

West End, olympics, parliament, royal family

Question 44

What is social deprivation

Answer 44

The difference between the rich and the poor

Question 45

Name a wealthy borough

Answer 45

Kensington

Question 46

Name a poor borough

Answer 46

Newham

Question 47

What are the two solutions for shortage of affordable homes

Answer 47

To build on brownfield sites or greenfield sites

Question 48

Why can't we build on brownfield sites

Answer 48

There are listed buildings, contaminated sites, industrial areas

Question 49

Name 4 reasons why BedZED is sustainable

Answer 49

1) wind cowls on top of buildings - brings in clean and warm air without gas needed to heat it, also includes a heat multiplier. Solar panels on roof to charge batteries, fruit and veg grown on roofs too. 2) water treatment plant- makes grey water which is for washing etc, recycles water and recycling rubbish is not an option it's mandatory 3) 12 inches of insulation, double the normal to prevent heat loss 4) charging and parking for electric cars only, cycle routes to encourage walking/biking. Community create groups to improve quality of life

Question 50

What are the 3 things needed to be sustainable

Answer 50

Social, environment and economic