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WORLD CITIES – Sample paper 1
(a) 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)
(b) Outline and illustrate the concept of “gentrification” in an urban area.
(8)
(c) Discuss the impacts of out-of-town centre retailing on urban areas.
(10)
“Urban problems are the same the world over and require the same solutions.” To what
extent do you agree this view?
(40)
WORLD CITIES – Sample paper 2
Study Figure 4, a map of the world showing percentage of population living in
urban settlements in the year 2000.
(a) Describe and comment on the pattern of urbanisation shown in Figure 4. (7)
(b) Explain the causes of counter-urbanisation.
(8)
(c) Assess the effects of re-urbanisation on cities within countries at different
levels of economic development.
(10)
Assess the impact of out-of-town centre retailing areas on the regions in
which they occur.
(40)
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(a) Study Figure 4 showing the Global distribution of world mega cities of over 10 million
inhabitants.
Figure 4
Describe the distribution of world mega cities and account for their growth in the past
30 years.
(7)
(b) With reference to one or more cities you have studied, explain the meaning of
the term ‘re-urbanisation’
(8)
(c) To what extent do you agree with the statement that
‘Urbanisation is an essential condition in allowing economic development of
countries in allowing economic development of countries in the modern globalised
economy’
(10)
‘The development of world cities and megacities has only been possible because of
developments in transport, but now transport problems threaten to limit further
growth of the biggest cities.’ To what extent do you agree with this view?
(40)
WORLD CITIES – June 2010
Study Figure 4, a photograph of an area of a city in India.
Using Figure 4 only, comment on the characteristics of the urban landscape shown.
Suggest how it could be improved.
(7)
Explain the process of suburbanisation and describe its effects.
(8)
Evaluate the success of one urban regeneration scheme or policy that you have
studied.
(10)
With reference to either waste management in urban areas or transport management
in urban areas, discuss the extent to which sustainability can be achieved.
(40)
WORLD CITIES – Jan 2011
WORLD CITIES – June 2011
Jan 2012
WORLD CITIES – June 2012
1. Study Figure 4 which provides elements of the Traffic and Transportation Policy in the city of Freiburg,
Germany (October, 2008).
Comment on the development of an integrated, efficient and sustainable transport system in Freiburg.
(7 marks)
2. Outline characteristic strategies of waste management in urban areas. (8 marks)
3. Evaluate the success of one or more partnership scheme(s) in the regeneration of
urban areas. (10 marks)
4. ‘The decentralisation of retailing and other services has had a major impact on urban areas.’
To what extent do you agree with this statement? (40 marks)
WORLD CITIES – Jan 2013
WORLD CITIES – June 2013
WORLD CITIES – June 2014