GCSE Geography: Unit 3- 'Settlement Change'

A quiz on Edexcel's 'Settlement Change', featuring urbanisation, counter-urbanisation and more. 

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What was Aberfan's (Wales) main function pre-1875?
Agricultural
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After 1989, what was Aberfan's (Wales) main function?
Residential
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What is the movement away from urban areas called?
Counter-Urbanisation
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What two factors are key in the land use of urban areas?
A demand for more housing, De-industrialised areas
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Between 2001-2021, the UK population is expected to rise by how much?
4.1 Million
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What was the average age of marriage in 2010?
30
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Which economic reasons contribute to more housing needed in the UK?
Wealthier population, Increased house prices
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How many more homes in the UK will be needed by 2020?
3 Million
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What is the centre of a city called?
The 'Central Business District' (CBD)
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What is an alternative name for the 'Outer Suburbs?'
The 'Urban Fringe'
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How large is the Riverside Development in Norwich?
14 Hectares
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What are the three main purposes of the Riverside Development, Norwich?
Retail, Leisure and Housing
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How many new homes have been built near Bracknell, Berkshire?
14,000
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What are the main reasons for rapid growth in LIC's?
Migration, Population increase
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What is the rate of population growth in Egypt?
500,000 / year
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What is the life expectancy in Cairo, Egypt?
64
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What percentage of Cairo's residents live in slums?
60%
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What percentage of Cairo's residents do not have access to fresh water?
23%
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What percentage of industrial wastewater is pumped untreated into the Nile?
80%
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What two factors are key in the land use of urban areas?

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