Geogrqphy

Question 1

What is a rural area?

Answer 1

A countryside location with low population density and limited infrastructure.

Question 2

Name two advantages of living in rural areas.

Answer 2

Peace and quiet; cleaner air.

Question 3

Name two disadvantages of living in rural areas.

Answer 3

Poor access to services; transport difficulties

Question 4

What does “community spirit” mean in rural areas?

Answer 4

Strong social ties where people often know and support each other.

Question 5

What is “accessibility” in a rural context?

Answer 5

How easy it is to reach services, towns, or other areas.

Question 6

What is an urban area?

Answer 6

A city or large town with high population density and developed infrastructure.

Question 7

List three common urban challenges.

Answer 7

Traffic congestion, air pollution, housing shortages.

Question 8

What health issues are linked to urban living?

Answer 8

Pollution-related illnesses, stress, and mental health issues.

Question 9

How do urban challenges become push factors?

Answer 9

They make people want to leave due to poor living conditions or cost of living.

Question 10

What is a “push factor”?

Answer 10

A negative condition that causes people to leave an area.

Question 11

What does “urbanisation” mean?

Answer 11

The growth and expansion of cities due to people moving from rural areas.

Question 12

Name two economic push factors.

Answer 12

High unemployment and low wages.

Question 13

Name two economic pull factors.

Answer 13

Better job prospects and higher wages.

Question 14

Name two social push factors.

Answer 14

Poor education and discrimination.

Question 15

Name two social pull factors.

Answer 15

Better healthcare and vibrant social life.

Question 16

Name two environmental push factors.

Answer 16

Natural disasters and food insecurity.

Question 17

Name two environmental pull factors.

Answer 17

Clean environment and fertile land.

Question 18

Name two political push factors.

Answer 18

War/conflict and persecution.

Question 19

Name two political pull factors.

Answer 19

Political stability and democratic freedoms.

Question 20

Name two standard of living push factors.

Answer 20

Poor housing and high cost of living.

Question 21

Name two pull factors for standard of living.

Answer 21

Access to technology and affordable living.

Question 22

What is meant by “quality of life”?

Answer 22

A person’s general well-being based on living conditions, services, and freedoms.

Question 23

What is a nucleated settlement pattern?

Answer 23

Buildings clustered around a central point like a junction or church.

Question 24

What is a linear settlement pattern

Answer 24

Buildings arranged in a line, often along a road or river.

Question 25

What is a dispersed settlement pattern?

Answer 25

Buildings spread far apart, usually in rural farming areas.

Question 26

Which pattern is common in farmland areas?

Answer 26

Dispersed pattern.

Question 27

Which settlement pattern is best for defense?

Answer 27

Nucleated, as people are close together for protection.

Question 28

Why is a water supply important for settlements?

Answer 28

It provides drinking water, supports farming, and hygiene.

Question 29

Why do people settle on flat land?

Answer 29

It’s easier to build on and farm.

Question 30

What makes a good defensive location?

Answer 30

Hills or rivers that provide natural protection from attackers.

Question 30

Why is fertile soil important for a settlement?

Answer 30

It allows for successful farming and food production.

Question 31

What does “accessibility” mean for a settlement?

Answer 31

Easy access to roads, rivers, or trade routes.

Question 32

Name one natural resource people might settle near.

Answer 32

Wood, water, minerals, or fertile soil.