World Cities Structured Questions

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Study Figure 4 which shows the ways in which three European cities manage their waste.Describe the differences in the ways in which the cities manage their waste and comment on the different methods used. (7 marks)

Outline and illustrate the concept of ‘gentrification’ in an urban area. (8 marks) Discuss the impacts of out-of-town centre retailing on urban areas. (10 marks)

Additional Q

Study Figure 4, a map of the world showing percentage of population living in urban settlements in the year 2000.

Describe and comment on the pattern of urbanisation shown in Figure 4.(7 marks)

Explain the causes of counter-urbanisation. (8 marks) Assess the effects of re-urbanisation on cities within countries at different levels

of economic development. (10 marks)

June 10

Using Figure 4 only, comment on the characteristics of the urban landscape shown. Suggest how it could be improved. (7 marks)

Explain the process of suburbanisation and describe its effects. (8 marks) Evaluate the success of one urban regeneration scheme or policy that you have

studied. (10 marks)

Jan 11

Study Figure 4 which shows a number of trends concerning changes in retailing and other services.

Comment on the trends shown in Figure 4. (7 marks) Outline the characteristics of one out-of-town centre retailing area that you

have studied. (8 marks) With reference to one or more example(s), evaluate the success of

redevelopment of urban centres in response to recent trends in retailing. (10 marks)