DP Geography Questionbank

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Option G: Urban environments

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Urban populations

• .2.bp.13ai: Define the term suburbanization.
• .2.bp.13aii: Referring to map evidence, briefly describe two processes, excluding suburbanization, that have...
• 11M.2.bp.14c: Examine reasons why cities in some parts of the world have higher rates of population growth than...
• 11N.2.bp.14c: Examine the dominant population movements and their consequences for one or more urban areas.
• 12M.2.bp.13a: Describe the pattern of urban growth since 1979.
• 12M.2.bp.13b: Suggest three reasons for the rapid growth of some cities.
• 12N.2.bp.13a: Identify the two major components of urban growth.
• 12N.2.bp.13b: Referring to the map, describe the relationship between the level of urbanization and urban...
• 12N.2.bp.13c: Explain the pull factors associated with counter-urbanization.
• 13M.2.bp.14a(i): Define the term megacity.
• 13M.2.bp.14a(ii): Explain two processes responsible for population growth in megacities.
• 13N.2.hl.14a: State which megacity is predicted to grow most rapidly.
• 13N.2.hl.14b: Describe the global distribution of the megacities listed in the table.
• 13N.2.hl.14c: Using examples, explain why some large urban areas have much higher population growth rates than...
• 14M.2.hl.13a: (i) Define the term urbanization. (ii) Describe the changes in the distribution of millionaire...
• 14M.2.sl.13a: (i) Define the term urbanization. (ii) Describe the changes in the distribution of millionaire...
• 14M.2.hl.14b: Explain two population movements taking place within large cities.
• 14M.2.sl.14b: Explain two population movements taking place within large cities.
• 14N.2.hl.13b: Explain the processes of gentrification and counter-urbanization.
• 14N.2.sl.13b: Explain the processes of gentrification and counter-urbanization.
• 14N.2.hl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 14N.2.sl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 13N.2.sl.14a: State which megacity is predicted to grow most rapidly.
• 13N.2.sl.14b: Describe the global distribution of the megacities listed in the table.
• 13N.2.sl.14c: Using examples, explain why some large urban areas have much higher population growth rates than...
• 15M.2.hl.13c: Using one or more examples, examine the social and economic impacts of in-migration on cities.
• 15M.2.sl.13c: Using one or more examples, examine the social and economic impacts of in-migration on cities.
• 15M.2.hl.14a: With reference to urban environments, describe: (i) one type of centrifugal movement; (ii) one...
• 15M.2.sl.14a: With reference to urban environments, describe: (i) one type of centrifugal movement; (ii) one...
• 15N.2.hl.13b: Referring to examples, explain two factors that influence the location of megacities.
• 15N.2.sl.13b: Referring to examples, explain two factors that influence the location of megacities.
• 15N.2.hl.14a: (i) Define the term suburbanization.  (ii) Briefly outline two possible population changes in an...
• 15N.2.sl.14a: (i) Define the term suburbanization.  (ii) Briefly outline two possible population changes in an...
• 16M.2.bp.13a: The graph shows the total population living in urban areas of different sizes, between 1970 and...
• 16M.2.bp.14a: The graph shows population change in Detroit, a city in the USA. Describe the changes in the...
• 16M.2.bp.14b: Using examples, explain two push factors and one pull factor that help explain...
• 16N.2.bp.14a: (i) Identify the region with the highest proportion of people living in urban areas in...
• 17M.2.bp.13b: Analyse the contribution of natural change to population density patterns in urban areas.
• 17N.2.sl.14b: Using examples, explain two reasons for the growth of suburbs.

Urban land use

• .2.bp.13b: Referring to map evidence, suggest three reasons why an area of manufacturing has developed at...
• .2.bp.13c: Examine the pattern of urban deprivation in a city of your choice.
• 11M.2.bp.13c: “Urban poverty and deprivation are widespread in all cities.” Discuss this statement.
• 11N.2.bp.13a: Describe the pattern of deprivation shown on the map.
• 11N.2.bp.13b: Explain how and why the pattern of deprivation might differ for a city in a low income country.
• 11N.2.bp.14c: Examine the dominant population movements and their consequences for one or more urban areas.
• 12M.2.bp.13c: Examine the factors that determine the socio-economic characteristics and location of residential...
• 12M.2.bp.14a: Describe the differences in fertility shown on the graph.
• 12M.2.bp.14b: Explain three other social differences (other than fertility rates) between slum and non-slum...
• 12N.2.bp.13d: Discuss the challenges facing one or more cities experiencing rapid growth.
• 12N.2.bp.14a: Using map evidence, describe two characteristics of Area A which suggest it is a high-class...
• 12N.2.bp.14b: Using map evidence, suggest three reasons why Area B may be a suitable location for a...
• 13M.2.bp.13c: Referring to examples, compare the patterns of formal and informal economic activities in urban...
• 13N.2.hl.13d: Examine the reasons why economic activities (such as retailing, service and/or manufacturing...
• 14M.2.hl.14a: (i) Identify one group of working people that have been classified as “not formally...
• 14M.2.sl.14a: (i) Identify one group of working people that have been classified as “not formally...
• 14M.2.hl.13b: Explain three reasons for the movement of named economic activities within urban areas.
• 14M.2.sl.13b: Explain three reasons for the movement of named economic activities within urban areas.
• 14M.2.hl.14b: Explain two population movements taking place within large cities.
• 14M.2.sl.14b: Explain two population movements taking place within large cities.
• 14M.2.hl.14c: “Most large cities suffer from a serious problem of urban poverty for which there is no...
• 14M.2.sl.14c: “Most large cities suffer from a serious problem of urban poverty for which there is no...
• 14N.2.hl.13a: State four main characteristics of a central business district (CBD).
• 14N.2.sl.13a: State four main characteristics of a central business district (CBD).
• 14N.2.hl.14a: Outline the pattern and trend shown in the figure.
• 14N.2.sl.14a: Outline the pattern and trend shown in the figure.
• 14N.2.hl.14b: Explain three factors that influence the location of squatter settlements in urban areas.
• 14N.2.sl.14b: Explain three factors that influence the location of squatter settlements in urban areas.
• 14N.2.hl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 14N.2.sl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 13N.2.sl.13d: Examine the reasons why economic activities (such as retailing, service and/or manufacturing...
• 15M.2.hl.13a: (i) Identify the economic activities located at 760122 and 736133. (ii) State two reasons for...
• 15M.2.sl.13a: (i) Identify the economic activities located at 760122 and 736133. (ii) State two reasons for...
• 15M.2.hl.13c: Using one or more examples, examine the social and economic impacts of in-migration on cities.
• 15M.2.sl.13c: Using one or more examples, examine the social and economic impacts of in-migration on cities.
• 15M.2.hl.14b: Explain two features of the internal structure of the central business district (CBD).
• 15M.2.sl.14b: Explain two features of the internal structure of the central business district (CBD).
• 15N.2.hl.13a: Using photographic evidence, outline two characteristics of the informal sector of the economy in...
• 15N.2.sl.13a: Using photographic evidence, outline two characteristics of the informal sector of the economy in...
• 15N.2.hl.14c: Examine the effects of the movement of services and manufacturing activities to new locations in...
• 15N.2.sl.14c: Examine the effects of the movement of services and manufacturing activities to new locations in...
• 16M.2.bp.13b: Explain two characteristics of the distribution of one named economic activity within one named...
• 16N.2.bp.14b: Suggest three reasons why different ethnic groups are often concentrated in different parts of...
• 17M.2.bp.13a.i: With reference to the map, describe the distribution of neighbourhoods with low incomes and high...
• 17M.2.bp.13a.ii: Outline three possible economic reasons for the location of neighbourhoods with low incomes and...
• 17M.2.bp.14c: Examine the effects of the movement of economic activity to derelict land such as brownfield sites.
• 17N.2.sl.13b: Suggest two reasons for the occurrence of low-cost housing areas within cities.
• 17N.2.sl.14c: Examine recent land use changes in the central and/or inner areas of one or more cities.
• 18M.2.bp.13b.i: Explain why people’s choice of residential location within a city might be influenced by...
• 18M.2.bp.13b.ii: Explain why people’s choice of residential location within a city might be influenced by...
• 18M.2.bp.14b: Explain two reasons for the location of retail activities in the central business district (CBD)...
• 18M.2.bp.14c: Examine the consequences of the movements of different socio-economic groups within a city.

Urban stress

• .2.bp.14a: Referring to evidence in the photograph, describe two types of environmental stress that are...
• .2.bp.14b: Identify three characteristics of Reforma Avenue that are likely to affect the urban microclimate...
• 11M.2.bp.13b: Explain three symptoms of urban stress.
• 11M.2.bp.14b: Explain three ways in which human activities can modify the microclimate of an urban area.
• 13M.2.bp.13b: Explain two ways in which urban air pollution can be reduced.
• 13M.2.bp.14c: Examine the effects of human activity on the climate of urban areas.
• 13N.2.hl.13a: Identify what Benefit A (environmental) and Benefit B (socio-economic) might be.
• 13N.2.hl.13c: Explain how human activity in cities may result in an urban heat island effect.
• 14M.2.hl.14c: “Most large cities suffer from a serious problem of urban poverty for which there is no...
• 14M.2.sl.14c: “Most large cities suffer from a serious problem of urban poverty for which there is no...
• 14N.2.hl.13c: Contrast the causes and effects of air pollution for two named urban areas.
• 14N.2.sl.13c: Contrast the causes and effects of air pollution for two named urban areas.
• 14N.2.hl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 14N.2.sl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 13N.2.sl.13a: Identify what Benefit A (environmental) and Benefit B (socio-economic) might be.
• 13N.2.sl.13c: Explain how human activity in cities may result in an urban heat island effect.
• 15M.2.hl.13b: Referring to map evidence, explain three likely types of urban stress in Nazareth.
• 15M.2.sl.13b: Referring to map evidence, explain three likely types of urban stress in Nazareth.
• 15N.2.hl.14b: Referring to one or more named cities, explain two ways in which humans affect urban air pollution.
• 15N.2.sl.14b: Referring to one or more named cities, explain two ways in which humans affect urban air pollution.
• 16M.2.bp.14c: Using examples, discuss the varied effects of human activity on urban microclimates.
• 16N.2.bp.13a: (i) Describe the general relationship between population density and air pollution from...
• 16N.2.bp.13c: Examine the characteristics of urban deprivation in one or more cities you have studied.
• 17N.2.sl.14a.i: Describe the pattern of temperatures shown south of the River Liffey.
• 17N.2.sl.14a.ii: Estimate the temperature range north of the River Liffey.
• 18M.2.bp.13a.i: Describe what line A represents.
• 18M.2.bp.13a.ii: Estimate what percentage of the city’s total wealth belongs to the wealthiest 10 % of households.
• 18M.2.bp.13a.iii: Referring to the graph, outline the evidence that many households in this city suffer from poverty.

The sustainable city

• .2.bp.14c: “Cities can never be sustainable.” Discuss this statement, referring to one case study.
• 11M.2.bp.13a: Describe the trends shown in the graph.
• 11M.2.bp.14a: Describe what is meant by a “sustainable city”.
• 11N.2.bp.13c: Evaluate one or more sustainable strategies designed to improve life in urban areas.
• 11N.2.bp.14a: Identify two possible additional inputs and two possible additional outputs for the linear system.
• 11N.2.bp.14b: Explain why the circular system has a reduced urban ecological footprint.
• 12M.2.bp.14c: Evaluate the effectiveness of one or more strategies to control rapid city growth resulting from...
• 12N.2.bp.14c: With reference to one named example, evaluate the success of a strategy designed to manage...
• 13M.2.bp.13a: (i) Define the term urban ecological footprint. (ii) Referring to the diagram, state which city...
• 13M.2.bp.13b: Explain two ways in which urban air pollution can be reduced.
• 13M.2.bp.14b: Using only an annotated diagram, explain the operation of a sustainable urban system.
• 13N.2.hl.13b: (i) Define the term urban ecological footprint. (ii) Explain how one of the benefits named on...
• 13N.2.hl.14d: “Sustainable strategies in cities can only succeed when cities have zero population growth.”...
• 14M.2.hl.13c: Examine the reasons why it is difficult to manage urban areas sustainably.
• 14M.2.sl.13c: Examine the reasons why it is difficult to manage urban areas sustainably.
• 14M.2.hl.14c: “Most large cities suffer from a serious problem of urban poverty for which there is no...
• 14M.2.sl.14c: “Most large cities suffer from a serious problem of urban poverty for which there is no...
• 14N.2.hl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 14N.2.sl.14c: “The rapid city growth caused by in-migration can never be controlled.” Discuss this statement,...
• 13N.2.sl.13b: (i) Define the term urban ecological footprint. (ii) Explain how one of the benefits named on...
• 13N.2.sl.14d: “Sustainable strategies in cities can only succeed when cities have zero population growth.”...
• 15M.2.hl.14c: Evaluate the success of two different urban management strategies.
• 15M.2.sl.14c: Evaluate the success of two different urban management strategies.
• 15N.2.hl.13c: “Sustainable urban management is desirable but impossible to achieve.” Discuss this statement,...
• 15N.2.sl.13c: “Sustainable urban management is desirable but impossible to achieve.” Discuss this statement,...
• 16M.2.bp.13c: “Managing a city sustainably requires a wider range of strategies than those that only limit its...
• 16N.2.bp.13b: Referring to one or more named cities, explain two ways in which a circular city system operates.
• 16N.2.bp.14c: Evaluate the success of one management strategy to tackle pollution in one named urban area.
• 17M.2.bp.13c: To what extent has one named housing management strategy been successful in creating a more...
• 17M.2.bp.14b: Explain two strengths and one weakness of one named city’s attempt to reduce urban pollution.
• 17N.2.sl.13c: Evaluate the success of one or more strategies to control rapid city growth resulting from...
• 18M.2.bp.13c: Evaluate the success of one strategy designed to sustainably manage pollution in one named urban...
• 18M.2.bp.14a.i: Describe two differences between a circular city system and a linear city system.
• 18M.2.bp.14a.ii: Outline how one transport management strategy can contribute to a circular city system.