Challenges to Urban Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

What is meant by the term shanty town?

Define the term segregation.

Study Figure 3b below.

Explain how one factor affects quality of life.

Study Figure 3a below.

Explain one piece of evidence that shows this urban area has transport challenges.

State one environmental issue associated with the rapid growth of megacities.

Study Figure 3b.

Explain one reason for the differences in quality of life shown.

What is meant by the term land value?

Identify a factor that can affect urban land use values.

Identify the location where you would usually find a science park.

Identify the feature you would expect to find in a city centre.

State what is meant by the term 'congestion'?

Describe one way that land values affect urban land use patterns.

Suggest reasons why informal settlements may develop in some cities.

Study the information below.

In 2022, Transport for London reported that approximately 3.9 million journeys were made on the London Underground every day. Despite this, an estimated 27% of all journeys in London were still made by private car, contributing to an average traffic speed in central London of just 7.4 mph during peak hours.

Using the information above and your own knowledge, describe the transport challenges facing London.

Outline two reasons why land values vary within urban areas.

Explain two reasons why urban land use patterns vary.

Explain two ways urbanisation can sometimes cause housing challenges in cities that are growing rapidly.

Explain two challenges caused by the informal economy in cities.

Explain two methods used to improve living conditions in shanty towns in LIC cities.