Y9 Urban IC

Question 1

What is urbanisation?

Answer 1

An increase in the percentage of people living in towns and cities

Question 2

Example of a push factor?

Answer 2

High crime rates, lack of employment, war, natural disasters, poor living conditions

Question 3

Example of a pull factor?

Answer 3

Low crime rates, good healthcare, more job opportunities, higher wages, less chance of natural disaster

Question 4

A reason Sheffield’s CBD went in to decline?

Answer 4

Meadowhall (out of town shopping centre) is more convenient as it offers free parking, protection from weather and a large selection of shops.

Question 5

Name a transport issue in HICs

Answer 5

Air pollution, adverse health impacts e.gg asthma, late for work

Question 6

Name a solution to traffic challenges in HICs

Answer 6

Congestion charge, integrated public transport systems, park and ride, HOV and bus lanes, electric buses and cars, car sharing

Question 7

Where is Dharavi?

Answer 7

Mumbai, India (NEE)