Cambridge IGCSE · Geography (0460)

Urban settlements: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Urban settlements.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is a common social problem caused by rapid urban growth in developing countries?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following is the most likely land use conflict occurring at the rural-urban fringe of a growing city?

Question 3

1 mark

In many cities in developing countries, land use patterns often feature a spine or sector of high-quality residential and commercial development extending from the centre. Which factor best explains the development of this pattern?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following land uses is most typically found in the rural-urban fringe of a city?

Question 5

1 mark

In the Burgess concentric ring model of urban land use, which zone is typically located immediately surrounding the Central Business District (CBD)?

Question 6

2 marks

List two typical characteristics of a Central Business District (CBD) in a major city.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how urban sprawl affects the rural-urban fringe of a city.

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Question 8

2 marks

Define the term rural-urban fringe and state one typical land use found in this area.

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Question 9

4 marks

(a) State one characteristic of the Central Business District (CBD) of a city.

(b) Identify two different land use zones that are typically found in an urban area, other than the Central Business District.

(c) Briefly explain why many people in developing countries live in squatter settlements on the edge of urban areas.

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Question 10

4 marks

(a) Describe the typical characteristics of the rural-urban fringe.
(b) Explain why retail parks and industrial estates are often located in this zone rather than in the Central Business District (CBD).

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