paper 2 urban issues & challenges

Question 1

What is urbanization?

Answer 1

Urbanization is the process by which an increasing percentage of a population comes to live in urban areas.

Question 2

True or False: Urbanization leads to the growth of cities and towns.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Urbanization is often driven by __________ and job opportunities.

Answer 3

economic growth

Question 4

What is one major effect of urbanization on the environment?

Answer 4

Urbanization can lead to increased pollution and loss of green spaces.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urbanization? A) Increased housing demand B) Decreased public transportation usage C) Urban sprawl D) Strain on infrastructure

Answer 5

B) Decreased public transportation usage

Question 6

what is quality of life ?

Answer 6

the general well-being of people

Question 7

what is standard of living ?

Answer 7

the level of wealth, comfort, materials/goods available to a certain geographic area

Question 8

what is agribusines ?

Answer 8

large scale farming for large profits

Question 10

What is desertification?

Answer 10

Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert as a result of various factors, including climatic changes and human activities.

Question 11

True or False: Desertification can occur in any climate.

Answer 11

False: Desertification primarily occurs in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: One major cause of desertification is __________.

Answer 12

deforestation

Question 13

What are two human activities that contribute to desertification?

Answer 13

Overgrazing and unsustainable agricultural practices.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of desertification? A) Loss of biodiversity B) Increased agricultural productivity C) Soil erosion

Answer 14

B) Increased agricultural productivity

Question 15

what is appropriate technology ?

Answer 15

technology that is sustainable to the social and economic conditions of that geographical area

Question 16

what is infrastructure ?

Answer 16

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities

Question 18

What does LIC stand for in GCSE geography?

Answer 18

LIC stands for Low-Income Country.

Question 19

True or False: LICs typically have high levels of industrialization.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Fill in the blank: LICs often face challenges such as ________ and ________.

Answer 20

poverty; limited access to education

Question 21

Which of the following is a characteristic of LICs? A) High life expectancy B) Low GDP per capita C) Advanced infrastructure

Answer 21

B) Low GDP per capita

Question 22

Name one example of a Low-Income Country.

Answer 22

Afghanistan

Question 23

What does HIC stand for in GCSE Geography?

Answer 23

HIC stands for ‘High-Income Country’.

Question 24

True or False: HICs typically have a lower standard of living compared to LICs (Low-Income Countries).

Answer 24

False.

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a High-Income Country? A) India B) Brazil C) Germany

Answer 25

C) Germany.

Question 26

Name one characteristic commonly associated with HICs.

Answer 26

HICs often have advanced infrastructure and high levels of education.

Question 28

What does NEE stand for in GCSE Geography?

Answer 28

NEE stands for Newly Emerging Economy.

Question 29

True or False: NEEs are typically characterized by high levels of income and industrialization.

Answer 29

False.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: NEEs often experience rapid ______ growth.

Answer 30

economic

Question 31

Name one example of a Newly Emerging Economy.

Answer 31

Rio of Nigeria

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of NEEs? a) High unemployment b) Rapid urbanization c) Low literacy rates

Answer 32

b) Rapid urbanization